Begonia truncicola
Begonia truncicola | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Rosids |
Order: | Cucurbitales |
Family: | Begoniaceae |
Genus: | Begonia |
Species: | B. truncicola |
Binomial name | |
Begonia truncicola Sodiro ex C.DC. | |
Begonia truncicola is a species of plant in the Begoniaceae family. It is a vine endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss, the only known natural threat to it.
References
- Quintana, C. & Pitman, N. 2003. Begonia truncicola. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 20 August 2007.
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