Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
cupreata
ID:
824441

Status:
valid

Authors:
hort. ex Henriq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Hort. Franç. 11: 147 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000823775



Common Names

  • Cupreata Begonia
  • Copper-Leaf Begonia
  • Copper-Leaf Wax Begonia


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Description

Begonia cupreata (also called Copper Begonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Begoniaceae. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in moist, shaded habitats, such as rainforests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Begonia cupreata is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It has attractive foliage and produces small, pink flowers. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas and can be grown in containers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Begonia cupreata has small, white flowers with yellow centers and yellow-green leaves. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Begonia cupreata is an easy-to-grow plant that can be propagated from stem cuttings or division. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil. Water when the top inch of soil is dry and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Begonia cupreata

Begonia cupreata is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Begonia cupreata FAQ

What type of soil does Begonia cupreata prefer?

Begonia cupreata prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5.

How much light does Begonia cupreata need?

Begonia cupreata needs bright, indirect light to thrive.

How often should Begonia cupreata be watered?

Begonia cupreata should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

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,

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