Begonia hitchcockii
| Begonia hitchcockii | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Cucurbitales |
| Family: | Begoniaceae |
| Genus: | Begonia |
| Species: | B. hitchcockii |
| Binomial name | |
| Begonia hitchcockii Irmsch. | |
Begonia hitchcockii is a species of plant in the Begoniaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
References
- Quintana, C. & Pitman, N. 2003. Begonia hitchcockii. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 20 August 2007.
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