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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 | 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 ==== | ||
==== 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. | |||
==== References ==== | ==== References ==== | ||
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=== Photos === | === Photos === | ||
[[File: | [[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 === | ||
Latest revision as of 16:37, 13 December 2023
| 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]
- 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/
Photos[edit]
