Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
chungii
ID:
915935

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.-I Peng & S.M.Ku

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Bot. Stud. (Taipei) 50 (2):241. (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000915270



Common Names

  • Chung's Begonia
  • Chung's Begonia
  • Chung's Begonia


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Description

Begonia chungii (also called Chung's Begonia, Begonia chungii var. chungii, and Begonia chungii var. lutea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to China. It grows in moist, shady areas and is characterized by its small, yellow flowers and long, thin leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Begonia chungii is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a houseplant and for cut flower arrangements. Its foliage has a unique texture and its flowers come in a variety of colors, making it a great choice for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Begonia chungii is a small, white, star-shaped structure. The seed is an ovoid, brownish-black structure with a single, hard seed coat. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, upright leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Begonia chungii is an evergreen perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in moist soil. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Begonia chungii

Begonia chungii is found in the Brazilian states of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo.

Begonia chungii FAQ

What is the common name of Begonia chungii?

Chung's Begonia

What is the natural habitat of Begonia chungii?

Tropical rainforests

What is the scientific classification of Begonia chungii?

Kingdom: Plantae; Order: Cucurbitales; Family: Begoniaceae; Genus: Begonia

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,

References

Ching I Peng (1950-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.I Peng' in the authors string.
Shin Ming Ku: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.M.Ku' in the authors string.