I found this rather plain looking plant clinging on steep limestone faces at Pahang, Peninsula Malaysia. 
The male flowers have 2 white tepals while the female flowers have pinkish placenta. The closest match I can think of is Begonia foxworthyi.
Unlike many Begonias, the variation in leaf appearance for this plant is minimal - I have yet to see a variegated form, even on young plants, which would be more horticulturally pleasing.
Begonia foxworthyi is an endemic species found in central to North-eastern part of Peninsula Malaysia. It is not a well known plant due to its plain apperance and finicky habit. It is said to be found on limestone as well as granite slopes.
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Ruth Kiew's book mentions it but compared to the other Begonia's - as you say rather plain.
Nice find, great shot of it hanging off that cliff. Fascinating.
What a surprise, you have that book too ? Its rather academic but I like it.
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