Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
gunnerifolia
ID:
824866

Status:
valid

Authors:
Linden & André

Source:
wcs

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Ill. Hort. 22: 106 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000824200



Common Names

  • Begonia gunnerifolia
  • Gunner's Begonia
  • Gunner's-leaved Begonia


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Description

Begonia gunnerifolia (also called Gunnerifolia Begonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Begoniaceae. It is native to tropical Asia. It is a perennial herb, growing in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Begonia gunnerifolia 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 gunnerifolia has white flowers with yellow centers and red veins. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have bright green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Begonia gunnerifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Begonia gunnerifolia

Begonia gunnerifolia can be found in the Himalayas, India, and China.

Begonia gunnerifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Begonia gunnerifolia?

Begonia gunnerifolia

What are the common names of Begonia gunnerifolia?

Gunnera-leaved Begonia

What is the natural habitat of Begonia gunnerifolia?

Tropical and subtropical forests of South and 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-361775: Based on the initial data import
Édouard André (1840-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'André' in the authors string.
Jean Jules Linden (1817-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Linden' in the authors string.