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Begonia sp.

Name

Family Name
Genus Epithet
Species Epithet Type
Name Authority
Comments

Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Growth Form Herbaceous Plant
Lifespan (in Singapore) Perennial

Biogeography

Native Distribution Origin unknown - plant was introduced into cultivation from Thailand by Mary Sizemore 
Preferred Climate Zone Tropical

Description and Ethnobotany

Growth Form Rhizomatous begonia to 60cm tall
Foliage Leaves dull silvery green, veins dark green. Under surface of leaves burgundy red, veins with sparse, short hairs. Petiole dull light green to pale brown, hairy.
Flowers Flowers pink

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage
Landscape Uses Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting

Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal

Pollination Method(s) Biotic (Fauna)

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Semi-Shade
Water Preference Moderate Water, Occasional Misting, [Remarks] (Prefers high humidity. Avoid over watering as excessive moisture trapped around the root zone will cause the rhizomes to rot)
Rootzone Tolerance Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils
Pest(s) Sucking Insects
Propagation Method Stem Cutting, Leaf Cutting

Foliar

Foliage Retention Evergreen
Mature Foliage Colour(s) Green, Silver / Grey
Mature Foliage Texture(s) Hairy / Hirsute
Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) Brown, Red
Young Flush Texture(s) Hairy / Hirsute

Floral (Angiosperm)

Flower Colour(s) Pink
Flower Texture(s) Thin
Flower Grouping Cluster / Inflorescence

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Master ID 31071
Species ID 5458
Flora Disclaimer The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes.
Species record last updated on: 03 June 2021.
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