Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
alicida
ID:
823944

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
in Hooker J.D., Fl. Brit. Ind. 2:637. (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000823278



Common Names

  • Begonia Alicida
  • Alicida Begonia
  • Begonia Alicida Plant


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Description

Begonia alicida (also called Alicida Begonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Begoniaceae. It is a perennial herb with a woody stem and a maximum height of about 1 m. It is native to the tropical regions of the world and is found in moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Begonia alicida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Begonia alicida is white with pink centers and has five petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Begonia alicida is a tropical plant that prefers warm temperatures and high humidity. It should be grown in a well-draining, slightly acidic soil in a sunny location. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings, which can be rooted in water or soil.

Where to Find Begonia alicida

Begonia alicida can be found in tropical regions of South America.

Begonia alicida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Begonia alicida?

Begonia alicida

What is the common name of Begonia alicida?

Alicida Begonia

What is the natural habitat of Begonia alicida?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Begonia genus

Begonia buimontana, Begonia cupreata, Begonia gunnerifolia, Begonia hispida, Begonia huegelii, Begonia incisoserrata, Begonia isoptera, Begonia itupavensis, Begonia longivillosa, Begonia macra, Begonia mbangaensis, Begonia puttii, Begonia rutilans, Begonia taipeiensis, Begonia chungii, Begonia reichenheimii, Begonia rubellina, Begonia kribensis, Begonia nervosa, Begonia metachroa, Begonia kimusiana, Begonia pseudovaleri, Begonia moriana, Begonia Pilderia, Begonia Platycentrum, Begonia macahensis, Begonia Pritzelia, Begonia mouhotiana, Begonia Putzeysia, Begonia Quadrilobaria, Begonia multibulbillosa, Begonia purpurea, Begonia Quadriperigonia, Begonia lacei, Begonia Reichenheimia, Begonia Ridleyella, Begonia Rossmannia, Begonia Rostrobegonia, Begonia pedemontana, Begonia Ruizopavonia, Begonia peltata, Begonia pyrifolia, Begonia Scutobegonia, Begonia Sexalaria, Begonia madurensis, Begonia Solananthera, Begonia Squamibegonia, Begonia Stellandrae, Begonia edulis, Begonia Symbegonia,

Species in the Begoniaceae family

Begonia buimontana, Begonia cupreata, Begonia gunnerifolia, Begonia hispida, Begonia huegelii, Begonia incisoserrata, Begonia isoptera, Begonia itupavensis, Begonia longivillosa, Begonia macra, Begonia mbangaensis, Begonia puttii, Begonia rutilans, Begonia taipeiensis, Begonia chungii, Begonia reichenheimii, Begonia rubellina, Begonia kribensis, Begonia nervosa, Begonia metachroa, Begonia kimusiana, Begonia pseudovaleri, Begonia moriana, Begonia Pilderia, Begonia Platycentrum, Begonia macahensis, Begonia Pritzelia, Begonia mouhotiana, Begonia Putzeysia, Begonia Quadrilobaria, Begonia multibulbillosa, Begonia purpurea, Begonia Quadriperigonia, Begonia lacei, Begonia Reichenheimia, Begonia Ridleyella, Begonia Rossmannia, Begonia Rostrobegonia, Begonia pedemontana, Begonia Ruizopavonia, Begonia peltata, Begonia pyrifolia, Begonia Scutobegonia, Begonia Sexalaria, Begonia madurensis, Begonia Solananthera, Begonia Squamibegonia, Begonia Stellandrae, Begonia edulis, Begonia Symbegonia,