Begonia xerophyta is a species of plant in the family Begoniaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Begonia xerophyta
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Cucurbitales
Family: Begoniaceae
Genus: Begonia
Species:
B. xerophyta
Binomial name
Begonia xerophyta
L.B.Sm. & Wassh.

References edit

  1. ^ Quintana, C.; Pitman, N. (2003). "Begonia xerophyta". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2003: e.T43179A10777410. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2003.RLTS.T43179A10777410.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.