Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
erythrobracteata
ID:
1539557

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.D.Miranda & E.L.Jacques

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 458 (3):223. (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000021204



Common Names

  • Begonia erythrobracteata
  • Erythrobracteata Begonia
  • Begonia


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Description

Begonia erythrobracteata (also called Red-bracted Begonia, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Begonia erythrobracteata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Begonia erythrobracteata has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Begonia erythrobracteata is a semi-evergreen perennial with a trailing habit. It can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and needs regular watering.

Where to Find Begonia erythrobracteata

Begonia erythrobracteata can be found in the tropical forests of India.

Begonia erythrobracteata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Begonia erythrobracteata?

Begonia erythrobracteata

What is the natural habitat of Begonia erythrobracteata?

Begonia erythrobracteata is native to China.

What is the common name of Begonia erythrobracteata?

Begonia erythrobracteata is commonly known as the Red-Bracted 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,