Begonia pedemontana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
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Genus:
Species:
pedemontana
ID:
1574951
Status:
valid
Authors:
Moonlight
Source:
rhakhis
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000039708
Common Names
- Pedemontana Begonia
- Pedemontana Wax Begonia
- Pedemontana-Leaved Begonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Begonia pedemontana (also called 'Pedemont Begonia', among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with thick, glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers. It is native to South America and is commonly found in tropical and subtropical climates. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Begonia pedemontana is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known to be a low-maintenance plant and is also used to purify air in homes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Begonia pedemontana has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Begonia pedemontana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a well-draining potting mix. Layering is done by bending a branch to the ground and burying it in the soil. Once the branch has rooted, it can be cut from the parent plant and transplanted.
Where to Find Begonia pedemontana
Begonia pedemontana is found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Begonia pedemontana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Begonia pedemontana?
Begonia pedemontana
What is the natural habitat of Begonia pedemontana?
Begonia pedemontana is native to the tropical forests of South America.
What is the optimal temperature for Begonia pedemontana?
Begonia pedemontana prefers temperatures 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,