Status:
valid
Authors:
E.L.Jacques
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 439 (1):102. (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000021205
Common Names
- Begonia fimbritepala
- Fimbritepala Begonia
- Begonia
Description
Begonia fimbritepala (also called Fimbriate 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 fimbritepala 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 fimbritepala has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Begonia fimbritepala 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 fimbritepala
Begonia fimbritepala can be found in the tropical forests of Thailand.
Begonia fimbritepala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Begonia fimbritepala?
Begonia fimbritepala
What is the natural habitat of Begonia fimbritepala?
Begonia fimbritepala is native to China.
What is the common name of Begonia fimbritepala?
Begonia fimbritepala is commonly known as the Fringed 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,