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Begonia cucullata Willd.
| Family Name: | Begoniaceae |
| Common Name: | Wax flower begonia, Clubed begonia |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Peru, naturalized elsewhere in the tropics. |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Highland / Montane |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Succulent herb to 60cm tall |
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| Foliage | Leaves pale to dark green. Margin strongly wavy, toothed; teeth tipped by a hair |
| Stems | Pale green to pale reddish brown, glossy. |
| Flowers | Tepals pink or whited tinged with rose-pink |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) (Insects (Bee)) |
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| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Abiotic |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Easy to Grow |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting, Leaf Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth, Thin |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Brown |
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| Mature Fruit Texture(s) | Papery |
| Fruit Type | Dehiscent Dry Fruit |
| Mature Seed Colour(s) | Brown |
| Seed Quantity Per Fruit | Numerous (>20) |
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Others
| Master ID | 30908 |
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| Species ID | 5285 |
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