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==== Classification and Distribution ==== | ==== Classification and Distribution ==== | ||
Begonia acetosa is a species of flowering plant in the family Begoniaceae, native to southeastern Brazil. | |||
==== Habitat ==== | ==== Habitat ==== | ||
Grows in the forested mountains near Rio de Janeiro | |||
==== Characteristics ==== | ==== Characteristics ==== | ||
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==== Synonyms ==== | |||
Begonia cantareira hort | |||
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Latest revision as of 12:41, 7 October 2023
| Species | acetosa |
|---|---|
| Region | South America |
| Country | Brazil |
| Year Described | 1831 |
| Plant Type | rhizomatous |
| Section | Pritzelia |
| Chr 2n | 38 |
Species Information
Classification and Distribution
Begonia acetosa is a species of flowering plant in the family Begoniaceae, native to southeastern Brazil.
Habitat
Grows in the forested mountains near Rio de Janeiro
Characteristics
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
The flowers of B. acetosa are white.
Etymology
The specific epithet acetosa means 'acid' or 'sour', referring to the rhubarb-like taste of its leaves.
Comparison to Similar Species
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Synonyms
Begonia cantareira hort
References
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