Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
mbangaensis
ID:
825446

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sosef

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Agric. Univ. Wageningen Pap. 91(4): 133 (1991 publ. 1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000824780



Common Names

  • Mbangaensis Begonia
  • Cane Begonia
  • Angel Wing Begonia


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Description

Begonia mbangaensis (also called Mbanga Begonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Begoniaceae. It is native to Central and West Africa. It grows in moist, shady places, such as forests, in its native regions.

Uses & Benefits

Begonia mbangaensis is a popular ornamental plant that is often used in gardens, pots, and hanging baskets. It has attractive foliage and colorful flowers that make it a great addition to any garden. It is also used medicinally for its antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Begonia mbangaensis has white or pink flowers with yellow centers, small seeds, and small seedlings with round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Begonia mbangaensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division, cuttings, or seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a partially shaded position. It is best to water regularly and fertilize lightly during the growing season. In colder climates, the plant should be brought indoors for the winter.

Where to Find Begonia mbangaensis

Begonia mbangaensis can be found in the tropical forests of Congo.

Begonia mbangaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Begonia mbangaensis?

Begonia mbangaensis

What is the natural habitat of Begonia mbangaensis?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What is the ideal temperature for Begonia mbangaensis?

Between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit

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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