Begonia peltatifolia | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Cucurbitales |
Family: | Begoniaceae |
Genus: | Begonia |
Species: | B. peltatifolia |
Binomial name | |
Begonia peltatifolia H.L.Li | |
Begonia peltatifolia is a species of plant in the family Begoniaceae. It is endemic to China. [2] It grows on limestone rocks and broad-leaved forests. [3]
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