| Title | Taxonomic studies on Begonia (Begoniaceae) in Myanmar III: Begonia kayinensis (sect. Monophyllon), a remarkable new species from Kayin State, Southern Myanmar |
| Author | Maw, Mya Bhone |
| Publication | TAIWANIA |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 68 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Corresponding Author | Tan, YH |
| Abstract | Begonia kayinensis, a new species from Kayin State, Myanmar is described and illustrated. This new species is identified as a member of Begonia section Monophyllon A.DC. in its morphological characteristics including the upright stem with tuber, inflorescences arising from the top of the stem, and 2-loculed ovary. A description, photographs, illustration, and comparison with allied species in sect. Monophyllon and provisional assessment of the conservation status are provided. |
