Abstract:
Two new species, Begonia bracteolata and Begonia keralensis, are described from the Western
Ghats of India. They are placed in the newly created Begonia sect. Flocciferae, along with B. albococcinea Hook. and B. floccifera Bedd. Lectotypes are designated for three names within this
section. Colour photoplates, illustrations and an identification key to Begonia sect. Flocciferae are
also provided.