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        | species = aconitifolia
| name = ''Begonia aconitifolia''
        | region = South America
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        | country = Brazil
| image_caption = ''Begonia aconitifolia''. Photo by Nathaniel Greenleaf
        | year_published = 1940
| species = ''Begonia aconitifolia''
        | Date_of_Origin = NA
| authority = A.DC. (1864)
        | plant_type = Cane-like
| region = South America
        | section = Latistigma
| country = Brazil
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| year_published = 1940
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=== Species Information ===
== Species Information ==


==== Classification and Distribution ====
=== Classification ===
* '''Kingdom:''' Plantae
* '''Clade:''' Angiosperms
* '''Order:''' Cucurbitales
* '''Family:''' Begoniaceae
* '''Genus:''' ''Begonia''
* '''Section:''' Latistigma
* '''Species:''' ''Begonia aconitifolia''
* '''Authority:''' Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle (1864)


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=== Distribution ===
''Begonia aconitifolia'' is native to '''Brazil''', specifically in the Atlantic Forest biome. It thrives in humid, subtropical environments, often found in shaded understories or along forest edges.


==== Habitat ====
=== Habitat ===
This species grows in '''humid, shaded environments''' typical of the Atlantic Forest, often in well-drained, organic-rich soils. It is adapted to areas with high humidity and moderate light, avoiding direct sunlight.


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=== Characteristics ===
''Begonia aconitifolia'' is a '''cane-like begonia''' that can grow up to '''1.5 meters tall'''. It is notable for developing a '''caudex''' (a thickened stem base) as it matures, which is uncommon among cane-like begonias.


==== Characteristics ====
- '''Leaves:''' Palmately lobed, with a mid-green base color. The leaf blade features '''silvery-white markings''', which can range from sparse streaks to dense clusters, sometimes covering almost the entire leaf except for the veins. Juvenile leaves are light green with a pale pink to reddish tinge.
Begonia aconitfolia is a thick stem cane like Begonia that can grow up 1.5 meters tall. It also grows a caudex at the base of the plant unlike many other cane like species.
- '''Stems:''' Thick, cane-like, and upright, with a woody base as the plant ages.
Leaves palmately lobed, base color mid green. Leaf blade with silvery white markings; markings very faint - dense; appearing as sparse, thin streaks or clustered spots, or covering almost the entire leaf blade with the exception of the vein. Juvenile leaves light green with pale pink - reddish tinge.


==== Flower Details ====
=== Flower Details ===
- '''Flowers:''' The species produces '''panicles of white flowers'''.
  - '''Male flowers:''' Have '''2 tepals'''.
  - '''Female flowers:''' Have '''5 tepals'''.
- '''Blooming season:''' Typically blooms during the warmer months, from late spring to early autumn.


Male and female flowers white; male flowers with 2 tepals; female flowers with 5 tepals.
=== Etymology ===
The specific epithet '''aconitifolia''' refers to the resemblance of its leaves to those of the genus '''Aconitum''' (Monkshood or Wolf's Bane), a temperate plant known for its deeply lobed foliage.


==== Etymology ====
=== Comparison to Similar Species ===
''Begonia aconitifolia'' is often compared to '''''Begonia pachypoda''''' (also known as '''''Begonia leathermania'''''), as both species share:
- Similar leaf shapes.
- A caudex-forming growth habit.
- Membership in the '''Latistigma section'''.


The specific epithet 'aconitifolia' - having leaves resembling the Aconitum or the Monkshood/ Wolf's bane plant, a temperate genus.
=== Superba Hybrids ===
The '''Superba hybrids''' are a group of begonias that often include ''Begonia aconitifolia'' as a parent plant. These hybrids are characterized by:
- Large, lobed, or deeply cleft leaves.
- Robust, cane-like growth.
- Diverse leaf patterns and colors.


==== Comparison to Similar Species ====
The first Superba hybrid, '''''Begonia 'Superba Azella'''''', was created in '''1926''' by '''Eva Kenworthy Gray''', who crossed ''Begonia aconitifolia'' with ''Begonia 'Lucerna''''. This marked the beginning of a long lineage of Superba hybrids, many of which retain traits from ''B. aconitifolia''.


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=== Synonyms ===
==Synonyms==
* ''Begonia faureana'' Garnier
* ''Begonia faureana'' Garnier
* ''Begonia faureana'' var. ''argentea'' Linden
* ''Begonia faureana'' var. ''argentea'' Linden
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* ''Begonia sceptrum'' Rodigas
* ''Begonia sceptrum'' Rodigas


=== Conservation Status ===
''Begonia aconitifolia'' has not been evaluated by the '''IUCN Red List'''. However, its native habitat in the Atlantic Forest is under threat due to deforestation and habitat fragmentation.


==== References ====
=== Additional Notes ===
- '''Cultivation:''' ''Begonia aconitifolia'' is popular among begonia enthusiasts for its striking foliage and unique growth habit. It prefers '''bright, indirect light''', high humidity, and well-draining soil.
- '''Propagation:''' Can be propagated through stem cuttings or seeds.


https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/5/7/5709
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Begoniaaconitifolia1.jpg|''Begonia aconitifolia''. Photo by Nathaniel Greenleaf
File:Begoniaacontifoliaflowers.jpg|Flowers of ''Begonia aconitifolia''
File:Begoniaaconitifolia_leaves.jpg|Leaves showing silvery-white markings
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=== Photos ===
== References ==
1. [https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/5/7/5709 NParks Flora & Fauna Web: ''Begonia aconitifolia'']
2. [https://www.begonias.org/what-is-a-superba/ American Begonia Society: What is a Superba?]
3. [https://www.begonias.org/another-look-at-b-sceptrum-and-b-aconitifolia/ American Begonia Society: Another Look at ''B. sceptrum'' and ''B. aconitifolia'']
4. Golding, J., & Wasshausen, D. C. (2002). Begoniaceae. In: Flora of the Venezuelan Guayana.


[[File:begonianame.jpg|thumb|center|Name of begonia and source]]
== External Links ==
- [https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:104134-1 Kew Science: ''Begonia aconitifolia'']
- [https://www.begonias.org/ American Begonia Society]


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Latest revision as of 10:57, 27 January 2025


Begonia aconitifolia. Photo by Nathaniel Greenleaf
Quick Species Info
Species Begonia aconitifolia
Region South America
Country Brazil
Year published 1940
Date of Origin
Plant Type Cane-like
Section Latistigma
Chr 2n

Species Information[edit]

Classification[edit]

  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Clade: Angiosperms
  • Order: Cucurbitales
  • Family: Begoniaceae
  • Genus: Begonia
  • Section: Latistigma
  • Species: Begonia aconitifolia
  • Authority: Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle (1864)

Distribution[edit]

Begonia aconitifolia is native to Brazil, specifically in the Atlantic Forest biome. It thrives in humid, subtropical environments, often found in shaded understories or along forest edges.

Habitat[edit]

This species grows in humid, shaded environments typical of the Atlantic Forest, often in well-drained, organic-rich soils. It is adapted to areas with high humidity and moderate light, avoiding direct sunlight.

Characteristics[edit]

Begonia aconitifolia is a cane-like begonia that can grow up to 1.5 meters tall. It is notable for developing a caudex (a thickened stem base) as it matures, which is uncommon among cane-like begonias.

- Leaves: Palmately lobed, with a mid-green base color. The leaf blade features silvery-white markings, which can range from sparse streaks to dense clusters, sometimes covering almost the entire leaf except for the veins. Juvenile leaves are light green with a pale pink to reddish tinge. - Stems: Thick, cane-like, and upright, with a woody base as the plant ages.

Flower Details[edit]

- Flowers: The species produces panicles of white flowers. 

 - Male flowers: Have 2 tepals.
 - Female flowers: Have 5 tepals.

- Blooming season: Typically blooms during the warmer months, from late spring to early autumn.

Etymology[edit]

The specific epithet aconitifolia refers to the resemblance of its leaves to those of the genus Aconitum (Monkshood or Wolf's Bane), a temperate plant known for its deeply lobed foliage.

Comparison to Similar Species[edit]

Begonia aconitifolia is often compared to Begonia pachypoda (also known as Begonia leathermania), as both species share: - Similar leaf shapes. - A caudex-forming growth habit. - Membership in the Latistigma section.

Superba Hybrids[edit]

The Superba hybrids are a group of begonias that often include Begonia aconitifolia as a parent plant. These hybrids are characterized by: - Large, lobed, or deeply cleft leaves. - Robust, cane-like growth. - Diverse leaf patterns and colors.

The first Superba hybrid, Begonia 'Superba Azella', was created in 1926' by Eva Kenworthy Gray, who crossed Begonia aconitifolia with Begonia 'Lucerna'. This marked the beginning of a long lineage of Superba hybrids, many of which retain traits from B. aconitifolia.

Synonyms[edit]

  • Begonia faureana Garnier
  • Begonia faureana var. argentea Linden
  • Begonia faureana var. metallica Rodigas
  • Begonia kimusiana C.Chev.
  • Begonia sceptrum Rodigas

Conservation Status[edit]

Begonia aconitifolia has not been evaluated by the IUCN Red List. However, its native habitat in the Atlantic Forest is under threat due to deforestation and habitat fragmentation.

Additional Notes[edit]

- Cultivation: Begonia aconitifolia is popular among begonia enthusiasts for its striking foliage and unique growth habit. It prefers bright, indirect light, high humidity, and well-draining soil. - Propagation: Can be propagated through stem cuttings or seeds.

Gallery[edit]

  • Begonia aconitifolia. Photo by Nathaniel Greenleaf

    Begonia aconitifolia. Photo by Nathaniel Greenleaf

  • Flowers of Begonia aconitifolia

    Flowers of Begonia aconitifolia

  • Begoniaaconitifolia leaves.jpg

    Leaves showing silvery-white markings

References[edit]

1. NParks Flora & Fauna Web: Begonia aconitifolia 2. American Begonia Society: What is a Superba? 3. American Begonia Society: Another Look at B. sceptrum and B. aconitifolia 4. Golding, J., & Wasshausen, D. C. (2002). Begoniaceae. In: Flora of the Venezuelan Guayana.

External Links[edit]

- Kew Science: Begonia aconitifolia - American Begonia Society

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