| Begonia retinervia | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Cucurbitales |
| Family: | Begoniaceae |
| Genus: | Begonia |
| Species: | B. retinervia |
| Binomial name | |
| Begonia retinervia D.Fang, D.H.Qin & C.I.Peng | |
Begonia retinervia is an endangered species of Begonia endemic to the Guangxi region of China. [1] It is threatened by plant poaching.
This species has near black leaves with protruding veining. Its leaves are finely hairy and its flowers are whitish to pinkish in color. [2]
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