Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
edulis
ID:
824559

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Lév.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 7:20. (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000823893



Common Names

  • Edulis Begonia
  • Red-Leaf Begonia
  • Striped Begonia


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Description

Begonia edulis (also called Edible Begonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Begoniaceae. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in tropical rainforest habitats. This plant is a perennial herb with ovate-cordate leaves that are dentate-serrate on the margins. It produces white flowers with yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Begonia edulis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Begonia edulis is a white, pink or red star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Begonia edulis can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It should be fertilized regularly during the growing season.

Where to Find Begonia edulis

Begonia edulis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Begonia edulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Begonia edulis?

Begonia edulis

What is the common name of Begonia edulis?

Edulis Begonia

What is the natural habitat of Begonia edulis?

It is native to Colombia

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,