Begonia acerifolia

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B. acerifolia
Quick Species Info
Species Begonia acerifolia
Region South America
Country Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia
Year published 1825
Date of Origin
Plant Type Thick Stem
Section Knesebeckia
Chr 2n 28, 32

Species Information

Classification and Distribution

Begonia acerifolia belongs to the Begoniaceae family and is native to the Andean region of South America, specifically Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Habitat

This species thrives in subtropical or tropical conditions, inhabiting moist montane forests and dry shrublands.

Characteristics

Begonia acerifolia is a perennial plant with thick, fleshy, reddish-brown stems. The large, palmately-lobed leaves resemble maple leaves, hence the common name. White flowers with yellow centers bloom on branched inflorescences.

Flower Details

  • Color: White with yellow center
  • Arrangement: Branched inflorescence
  • Flowering Time: Varies, but typically blooms in late spring or early summer

Etymology

The specific epithet "acerifolia" is derived from the Latin words "acer" (maple) and "folium" (leaf), referring to the resemblance of the leaves to those of a maple tree.

Comparison to Similar Species

Begonia acerifolia is similar to Begonia aconitifolia

References

https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:104107-1

https://ibegonias.filemakerstudio.com.au/browserecord.php?-action=browse&-recid=175&p=photo&-photonum=4&-recnum=2

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