Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
itupavensis
ID:
825072

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brade

Source:
wcs

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro xii. 7 (1953).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000824406



Common Names

  • Itupavensis Begonia
  • Itupavensis' Begonia
  • Begonia itupavensis


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Description

Begonia itupavensis (also called 'Itupava Begonia', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Begoniaceae family. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with a upright habit and succulent stems. It is native to Brazil and grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Begonia itupavensis is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and homes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin problems, digestive issues, and fever. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Begonia itupavensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, round, dark-brown seeds. The seedlings are small, round, and dark-green in color with small, white hairs on the leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Begonia itupavensis can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a potting mix that is kept moist. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.

Where to Find Begonia itupavensis

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

Begonia itupavensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Begonia itupavensis?

Begonia itupavensis

What is the common name of Begonia itupavensis?

Itupavensis Begonia

What is the natural habitat of Begonia itupavensis?

Tropical rainforests of Brazil

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,

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