Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
taipeiensis
ID:
826364

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.I Peng

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Bot. Bull. Acad. Sin. 41:151. (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000825698



Common Names

  • Begonia Taipeiensis
  • Taipeiensis Begonia
  • Fairy Wings Begonia


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Description

Begonia taipeiensis (also called 'Taipei Begonia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Begoniaceae. It is a shrub with large, glossy, ovate leaves that are dark green in color. It is native to the island of Taipei in Taiwan, and is found in tropical forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Begonia taipeiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Begonia taipeiensis has white flowers with yellow centers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have small, taipeiensis leaves that are dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Begonia taipeiensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be planted in a well-draining soil in partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation can be done by division or by taking stem cuttings.

Where to Find Begonia taipeiensis

Begonia taipeiensis is native to the tropical rainforests of Taiwan.

Begonia taipeiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Begonia taipeiensis?

Begonia taipeiensis

What is the common name of Begonia taipeiensis?

Taipeiensis Begonia

What is the natural habitat of Begonia taipeiensis?

Begonia taipeiensis is native to the city of Taipei in Taiwan.

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,