Begonia peltata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peltata
ID:
825735
Status:
valid
Authors:
Otto & A.Dietr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Allg. Gartenzeitung 9:58. (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000825069
Common Names
- Peltata Begonia
- Begonia peltata
- Begonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Begonia peltata (also called Shield Begonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Begoniaceae. It is native to tropical regions of South America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Begonia peltata is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in hanging baskets and containers. The leaves of this plant can be used to make a tea that has a mild sedative effect and can help to reduce anxiety and stress.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Begonia peltata var. peltataFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Begonia peltata has white flowers with yellow centers and small, round, dark-brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have round, dark-green leaves.
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Begonia peltata is a small, evergreen perennial that grows up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall and spreads up to 12 inches (30 cm) wide. It has small, oval-shaped leaves with a velvety texture and can produce small white or pink flowers. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings and can be grown in containers or in the ground in well-draining soil. It prefers partial shade and regular watering.
Where to Find Begonia peltata
Begonia peltata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia.
Begonia peltata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Begonia peltata?
Begonia peltata
What type of plant is Begonia peltata?
Begonia peltata is a flowering perennial plant.
What is the ideal temperature range for Begonia peltata?
Begonia peltata prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
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
Christoph Friedrich Otto (1782-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Otto' in the authors string.
Albert Gottfried Dietrich (1795-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Dietr.' in the authors string.