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Begonia is a genus of perennial flowering plants in the family Begoniaceae. The genus contains more than 2,000 different plant species. The genus contains more than 2,000 different plant species. The Begonias are native to moist subtropical and tropical climates.
Begonia acetosa is an herbaceous, creeping, rhizomatous begonia, growing up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It has thick, horizontally spreading, pale green branches. Leaves are ovate to orbicular, and asymmetrical. [6] [5] The leaves are a dull green on the upper surface and a deep wine red on the under surface. Both the underside and upper surface of the ...
It is a rhizomatous perennial begonia growing to 0.5 metres (20 in), bearing large, asymmetrical, textured green leaves covered in reddish hairs, with a prominent dark brown pattern in the centre of each leaf, reminiscent of the German Iron Cross. It produces small white flowers in erect panicles, but is cultivated mainly for its foliage effect.
Begonia luxurians, also known as the tree begonia or palm leaf begonia, is an evergreen perennial flowering plant in the family Begoniaceae, known for its tall growth habit and large, drooping, palmate leaves sprouting from bright-red, erect stems. Each leaf is divided into many narrow leaflets, giving a "palm-like" appearance.
Begonia sanguinea, the beefsteak begonia or blood-red begonia, is a species of flowering plant in the family Begoniaceae, native to southern Brazil. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Valued for the deep red color of the abaxial surface of their leaves, they are easy to propagate from cuttings.
Begonia conchifolia, the zip begonia, is a species of flowering plant in the family Begoniaceae. It is native to Central America; El Salvador, Costa Rica and Panama. [1] As a houseplant it does best out of direct sunlight. [2] 'Red Ruby' is the best known cultivar. [3]
Begonia maculata (maculata meaning "spotted"), the polka dot begonia, [2] is a species of begonia native to southeast Brazil. [3] [4] It grows naturally in the Atlantic rainforest, with occurrences confirmed in the Brazilian states of Espírito Santo and Rio de Janeiro. [5] It has been introduced into Mexico, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and ...
Begonia rex, the king begonia, is a species of flowering plant in the family Begoniaceae. It is found from Arunachal Pradesh to southeast China, and has been introduced to Bangladesh, Cuba, and Hispaniola. [1] [2] It is a parent to over 500 cultivars in the Begonia Rex Cultorum Group of houseplants. [3]