Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
rutilans
ID:
826072

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Klotzsch) A.DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(1): 373 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000825406



Common Names

  • Begonia rutilans
  • Rutilans Begonia
  • Fairy Wings Begonia


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Description

Begonia rutilans (also called 'Rutilans Begonia', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Central and South America. It has large, heart-shaped leaves that are green on top and reddish-purple on the underside. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Begonia rutilans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin disorders and reducing inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Begonia rutilans is pink and has a yellow center. The seed is round and dark brown. The seedlings are green and have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Begonia rutilans can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. 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 rutilans

Begonia rutilans is native to the tropical forests of the Amazon Basin in South America.

Begonia rutilans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Begonia rutilans?

Begonia rutilans

What is the common name of Begonia rutilans?

Rutilans Begonia

What is the natural habitat of Begonia rutilans?

Tropical and subtropical regions 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,