Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Sarawak |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Soft cane begonia to 60 cm tall |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves to 10 (12) cm in length, base color mid green or brown, with light green or olive green spots scattered across the lamina. Edge of leaf with a light green border to 0.1 cm; leaf margins crenate. Under surface of leaves tinged with red. |
| Stems | Stems succulent, dull olive green tinged with red |
| Flowers | Flowers white, tinged with pink |
| Cultivation | Horticulturists recognise two forms - the 'green leaf form' and the 'brown leaf form'. As the names suggest, the green-leaved form has leaves with a mid green base color, whereas the brown-leaved form has a base color that is dull reddish brown. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Brown, Green, Green - Light Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Thin |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink, White |
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Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31310 |
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| Species ID | 5707 |
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