Status:
valid
Authors:
W.H.Chen & Y.M.Shui
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 479 (1):111. (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000025708
Common Names
- Begonia fagopyrofolia
- Fagopyrofolia Begonia
- Begonia Fagopyrofolia
Description
Begonia fagopyrofolia (also called 'Fagopyrofolia Begonia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It has ovate-cordate leaves with a reddish-brown underside, and white flowers with yellow centers. It is found in moist, shady areas of the forest, and is often found in the understory of tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Begonia fagopyrofolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin infections and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Begonia fagopyrofolia is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedling is a small, dark green, round-shaped seedling with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Begonia fagopyrofolia: Begonia fagopyrofolia is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated from stem cuttings taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in moist soil. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm environment until they have rooted. Once rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown on.
Where to Find Begonia fagopyrofolia
Begonia fagopyrofolia is native to China and can be found in the Yunnan province.
Begonia fagopyrofolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Begonia fagopyrofolia?
Begonia fagopyrofolia
What type of plant is Begonia fagopyrofolia?
Begonia fagopyrofolia is a species of flowering plant
Where is Begonia fagopyrofolia native to?
Begonia fagopyrofolia is native to Southeast Asia
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,