Begonia acetosa
| Species | acetosa |
|---|---|
| Region | South America |
| Country | Brazil |
| Year published | 1831 |
| Date of Origin | NA |
| Plant Type | rhizomatous |
| Section | Pritzelia |
| Chr 2n | 38 |
Species Information[edit]
Classification and Distribution[edit]
Begonia acetosa is a species of flowering plant in the family Begoniaceae, native to southeastern Brazil.
Habitat[edit]
Grows in the forested mountains near Rio de Janeiro
Characteristics[edit]
Begonia acetosa is an herbaceous, creeping, rhizomatous begonia, growing up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It has thick, horizontally spreading, pale green branches. Leaves are ovate to orbicular, and asymmetrical.[6][5] The leaves are a dull green on the upper surface and a deep wine red on the under surface. Both the underside and upper surface of the leaf are covered with a dense layer of short white hairs. Petioles are a rusty reddish brown to a deep red, and covered in short, woolly hairs.
Flower Details[edit]
The flowers of B. acetosa are white.
Etymology[edit]
The specific epithet acetosa means 'acid' or 'sour', referring to the rhubarb-like taste of its leaves.
Comparison to Similar Species[edit]
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Synonyms[edit]
Begonia cantareira hort
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