Begonia Malipoensis

Begonia malipoensis occurs naturally in the province of Yunnan in central China. The province of Malipo, after which the species is named, is a district in a mountainous area with a temperate climate. The plant grows here on shady slopes. Begonia malipoensis has leaves of about 10 cm. They are slightly asymmetrical and resemble maple leaves with their five-finger shape. The white drawings on the upright parts of the leaves stand out more because of the lower-lying dark green veins. The flowers are light pink and bear yellow stamens or stigma.