Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
macra
ID:
825351

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat. Bot., IV 11:121. (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000824685



Common Names

  • Begonia Macra
  • Macra Begonia
  • Begonia Begonia


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Description

Begonia macra (also called 'Giant Begonia', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has large, dark green leaves with a red-orange underside and produces small, white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Begonia macra is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens, balconies, and patios. It is also used medicinally for treating skin ailments, fever, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Begonia macra has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and round. Its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Begonia macra is a perennial plant that can be propagated from stem cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It should be grown in partial shade and watered regularly. Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Begonia macra

Begonia macra can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Begonia macra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Begonia macra?

Begonia macra

What is the natural habitat of Begonia macra?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

What are the common names of Begonia macra?

Macra Begonia, Angel Wing 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,