Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
huegelii
ID:
824988

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Klotzsch) Hort.Berol. ex A.DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 15(1): 364. 1864 [early May 1864]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000824322



Common Names

  • Huegel's Begonia
  • Huegel Begonia
  • Begonia huegelii


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Description

Begonia huegelii (also called Huegel's Begonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Begoniaceae. It is native to Colombia and grows in tropical forests and savannas. It is a perennial herb with ovate leaves and pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Begonia huegelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in the production of cut flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Begonia huegelii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Begonia huegelii is a perennial plant that can be grown from seeds or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is best done by taking stem cuttings in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist potting soil and kept in a warm, bright location. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Begonia huegelii

Begonia huegelii is native to the tropical forests of Colombia and Ecuador.

Begonia huegelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Begonia huegelii?

Begonia huegelii

What type of plant is Begonia huegelii?

Herbaceous Begonia

Where is Begonia huegelii native to?

South America

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-361889: Based on the initial data import
Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle (1806-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.DC.' in the authors string.
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.