New distribution records of two Begonias to the flora of Bhutan

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Phub Gyeltshen
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6435-1991
Sherab Jamtsho
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6373-7702

Abstract

Two species of Begonia are collected and described for the flora of Bhutan—panchtharensis and gemmipara. A detailed description, ecology, distribution, notes and photographs of the recorded species are provided.

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