Studies on Begonia (Begoniaceae) of the Moluccas III: A new Begonia from Seram, Indonesia

Abstract

A new species of Begonia, Begonia nephrophylla Undaharta & Ardi, is described from Manusela National Park, Seram Island, Moluccas, Indonesia. The species is endemic to Seram and belongs to Begonia section Petermannia. An illustration of the new species and a key to the Moluccan species of Begonia is presented. Keywords.Begonia, Indonesia, Moluccas, new species