Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
purpurea
ID:
825918

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sw.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 86:86. (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000825252



Common Names

  • Purpurea Begonia
  • Purple Begonia
  • Purple Leaf Begonia


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Description

Begonia purpurea (also called 'Purple Begonia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Begoniaceae. It is a rhizomatous perennial with ovate leaves and white flowers with purple tints. It is native to Brazil and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Begonia purpurea is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. Its attractive foliage and flowers make it a great addition to any home. It is also known for its ability to tolerate a wide range of temperatures and humidity levels.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Begonia purpurea has small, purple flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round and the seedlings are dark green with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Begonia purpurea can be propagated from stem cuttings or division of the rhizomes. It prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Begonia purpurea

Begonia purpurea is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Begonia purpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Begonia purpurea?

Begonia purpurea

What type of plant is Begonia purpurea?

It is a flowering plant.

Where is Begonia purpurea found?

It is found in the tropical forests of South America.

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,