Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
erminea
ID:
824602

Status:
valid

Authors:
L'Hér.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Stirp. Nov. 4:97, pl.47. (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000823936



Common Names

  • Erminea Begonia
  • Erminea Wax Begonia
  • Erminea Begonia Plant


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Description

Begonia erminea (also called 'Ermine Begonia', 'Ermine Wax Begonia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Begoniaceae. It is native to tropical regions of South America and has a shrubby growth habit. It can be found in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Begonia erminea is a popular ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also known for its ability to attract bees and hummingbirds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Begonia erminea var. obtusa A.DC.
Begonia erminea var. erminea

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Begonia erminea has white flowers with yellow centers and small seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Begonia erminea can be propagated from stem cuttings and leaf cuttings. To propagate from stem cuttings, cut a stem just below a node and remove the lower leaves. Place the cuttings in a pot with moist soil and keep in a warm, bright area. To propagate from leaf cuttings, cut a leaf into two or three sections and place the sections in a pot with moist soil. Keep the pot in a warm, bright area. Both stem and leaf cuttings should take root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Begonia erminea

Begonia erminea can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including China, India, and Southeast Asia.

Begonia erminea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Begonia erminea?

Begonia erminea

What is the natural habitat of Begonia erminea?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas

How often should Begonia erminea be watered?

Water 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,