Begonia sp. Metallic Blue

Begonia sp. Metallic Blue

This is also a newly introduced begonia from Borneo characterized by the metallic blue and green color under flash light on its leaves

Begonia sp. Metallic Blue isn't a valid botanical name but was temporarily named by a collector for recognition purpose. As far as I know, some botanists are working on this new species and it will be published on a journal soon. Can't wait to know it valid name.

Begonia darthvaderiana

Newly published Begonia darthvaderiana 

I got my plant from Taiwan a year ago. I was told that some explorers collected its seeds and propagated some seedlings for sell. This is an extraordinary begonia that was found to be a new Borneo species in the section Petermannia later.

The species was published by a group of Taxonomists in Taiwan and will be available to be seen in Botanical journal very soon.

Begonia darthvaderiana definitely needs high humidity and cooler temperature compared with other Rex Type begonia. 

Wild Paph. purpuratum in Hong Kong habitat