Begonia chingipengii Rubite (sect. Baryandra, Begoniaceae )is a relatively new species (2014) from Luzon Island, Philippines. It is distinguished by the variegated leaves with light green veins and midirib, contrasting with the dark green adaxial surface and maroon abaxial surface. The oblique leaf is elongated into anacuminate apex.
Genus name was established in mid 18th century: modern Latin, named in honour of the French administrator and amateur botanist Michel Bégon (1638–1710) by the botanist Charles Plumier (1646–1704), who discovered the plant on the island of Santo Domingo.
Begonia chingipengii
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Begonia chingipengii is approx. 30 cm tall and comes in a ⌀ 15 cm pot.
