Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
hispida
ID:
824958

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schott ex A.DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 4(1): 364 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000824292



Common Names

  • Begonia hispida
  • Hairy Begonia
  • Hispid Begonia


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Description

Begonia hispida (also called 'Hairy 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. It is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in shady areas, such as forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Begonia hispida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make natural dyes and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Begonia hispida has white flowers with yellow centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with a reddish-brown coloration.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Begonia hispida can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be planted in a sunny or partially shaded location. Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Fertilize every two weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Begonia hispida

Begonia hispida is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Colombia.

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-361861: Based on the initial data import
Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle (1806-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.DC.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Wilhelm Schott (1794-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schott' in the authors string.