FLORA OF VIETNAM
Begoniaceae
Begonia sp.

N. Vietnam, Son La prov., Moc Chau distr., Van Ho municipality, near
Hua Tat village (20°46′35′'N, 104°46′31′'E). Primary broad-leaved
evergreen closed forest on remnant limestone highly eroded ridge at
elev. 1180-1250 m a.s.l. Lithophytic herb adpressed in crevices of
vertical cliffs. Leaves deep velvety green above, light green below,
margin pink, petiole reddish-brown. Flowers pink with reddish margin
of tepals, anther yellow. Common.

DKH 7316 5 March 2001

Collectors: P.K.Loc, N.X.Tam, L. Averyanov.