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Begonia reniformis Dryand.
| Family Name: | Begoniaceae |
| Synonyms: | Begonia elatior Steud., Begonia grandis Otto ex A.DC., Begonia huberi C.DC, Begonia inermis Irmsch., Begonia longipes Hook., Begonia longipes A.DC. var. laticaudata, Begonia palmifolia B.H.Buxton, Begonia truncata Vell., Begonia vitifolia Schott, Begonia vitifolia A.DC. var. bahiensis, Begonia vitifolia A.DC. var. grandis |
| Common Name: | Grape leaf Begonia |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Large shrub like begonia to 1.5m tall |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves green to dark green, lobed, sparsely hairy. |
| Flowers | Male and female flowers white |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
|---|
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils, Easy to Grow |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth, Thin |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
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Others
| Master ID | 31075 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 5464 |
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