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         | region = Mexico and Central America
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==== Classification and Distribution ====
==== Classification and Distribution ====


Begonia caroliniifolia belongs to the Begoniaceae family and is native to Central and southern Mexico, extending north to Guatemala, Honduras, and Belize.
Begonia caroliniifolia belongs to the Begoniaceae family and is native to Central and southern Mexico, extending to Guatemala.


==== Habitat ====
==== Habitat ====
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==== Etymology ====
==== Etymology ====
The specific epithet "caroliniifolia" is derived from the Latin words "carolinus" (related to Carolina) and "folium" (leaf), possibly referring to the resemblance of the leaves to those of palm trees from the Carolinas in the United States.


==== Comparison to Similar Species ====
==== Comparison to Similar Species ====
 
Begonia carolineifolia is very similar to [[Begonia thiemei]] with both having dark green compound leaves. The biggest difference between the two is the rhizome of Begonia carolineifolia grow more upright compared to the creeping nature of Begonia thiemei.
Begonia caroliniifolia can be mistaken for Begonia acerifolia due to their similar leaf shape and size. However, Begonia acerifolia has white flowers with a yellow center, while Begonia caroliniifolia can have pink flowers. Additionally, Begonia acerifolia is native to the Andes Mountains in South America, while Begonia caroliniifolia is found in Central America.


==== References ====
==== References ====
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=== Photos ===
=== Photos ===


[[File:Begonia_caroliniifolia.jpg|thumb|center|Begonia caroliniifolia]]
[[File:Begoniacarolineifolialeaf.jpg|thumb|center|Begonia caroliniifolia leaf https://www.jungle-leaves.de/]]
 
[[File:Begoniacarolineifoliarhizome.jpg|thumb|center|Begonia caroliniifolia leaf https://www.jungle-leaves.de/]]


=== External Links ===
=== External Links ===


* https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:327437-2
* https://www.begonias.org/begonia-caroliniifolia-regel/
* https://www.plantsrescue.com/posts/begonia-caroliniifolia/


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[[Category:Belize]]
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[[Category:Sect. Knesebeckia]]
[[Category:Gireoudia]]

Latest revision as of 16:37, 13 December 2023

B. caroliniifolia from https://www.jungle-leaves.de/
Quick Species Info
Species Begonia caroliniifolia
Region Mexico and Central America
Country Mexico, Guatemala
Year published 1859
Date of Origin
Plant Type rhizomatous
Section Gireoudia
Chr 2n 28

Species Information[edit]

Classification and Distribution[edit]

Begonia caroliniifolia belongs to the Begoniaceae family and is native to Central and southern Mexico, extending to Guatemala.

Habitat[edit]

This species thrives in tropical rainforests and cloud forests, often found near streams and rivers.

Characteristics[edit]

Begonia caroliniifolia is a rhizomatous plant with thick, woody stems. The large, palmately compound leaves resemble palm fronds, hence the common names "palm leaf begonia" or "hand begonia". The leaves are green with a reddish-brown tinge on the underside. White or pale pink flowers with yellow centers bloom on tall, branched inflorescences.

Flower Details[edit]

  • Color: White or pale pink with yellow center
  • Arrangement: Branched inflorescences
  • Flowering Time: Spring to summer

Etymology[edit]

Comparison to Similar Species[edit]

Begonia carolineifolia is very similar to Begonia thiemei with both having dark green compound leaves. The biggest difference between the two is the rhizome of Begonia carolineifolia grow more upright compared to the creeping nature of Begonia thiemei.

References[edit]

Photos[edit]

Begonia caroliniifolia leaf https://www.jungle-leaves.de/
Begonia caroliniifolia leaf https://www.jungle-leaves.de/

External Links[edit]