Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
pilderia
ID:
825794

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15 (1):380. (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000825128



Common Names

  • Pilderia Begonia
  • Pilderia's Begonia
  • Pilderia-Leaved Begonia


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Description

Begonia pilderia (also called Pilder's Begonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Begoniaceae. It is native to Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady places, such as forests, in its native regions.

Uses & Benefits

Begonia pilderia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Begonia pilderia is white with yellow centers and has five petals. The seed is small and round, with a black and white speckled pattern. The seedlings are small, with white and green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Begonia pilderia is a low-growing, evergreen perennial plant that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Begonia pilderia

Begonia pilderia is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Begonia pilderia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Begonia pilderia?

Begonia pilderia

What is the natural habitat of Begonia pilderia?

It is native to China.

What is the size of Begonia pilderia?

It typically grows to a height of 8-12 inches (20-30 cm).

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,