B. burkillii 'Ryan's Form'

Begonia burkillii (Ryan's Form) is a dark leaved form of this beautiful Indian species. Leaves are dark bluish-green and sometimes hints of orange from the reverse shine through. Juvenile leaves are marked with silver veins, but mature leaves are wholly dark and brilliantly iridescent. This species is dioecious, which means it has separate male and female flowers on different plants. This form or clone of the species has male flowers.

• Classification: Cultivar
• Plant Type: Rhizomatous
• Origin: America, USA
• Originator: Ryan Wilhelm