Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Rhizmatous begonia to 20cm tall |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves unequal, to 15cm long. Center and border of leaf blade mid green, light to very pale green in area in between with pale greenish white veins; veins in center of leaf very dull to pale green , occasionally with reddish brown tinge. Leaf edge with a fringe of hairs; undersurface of leaf pale green tinged with red, with sparse short hairs. Young leaves and petioles densely hairy. |
| Flowers | Male and female flowers pink |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
|---|---|
| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Abiotic |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Blue, Green, Green - Light Green, Iridescent |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31281 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 5677 |
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