Begonia flaviflora Hara (Begoniaceae): a new record to the flora of Bhutan
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Description, distribution, ecology, Flora of Bhutan, new recordAbstract
Begonia flaviflora Hara, a new record to Bhutan is proposed and described. The species belongs to section Platycentrum (Klotzsch) A. DC. and is very distinctive with yellow flowers, lobed leaves, stems and petioles with brownish pubescence. Geographical distribution along with ecology, notes and photographs of the species are provided.
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