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Begonia isoptera

Name

Family Name
Genus Epithet
Species Epithet
Name Authority
Name Status (botanical)
Comments

Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Growth Form Herbaceous Plant
Lifespan (in Singapore) Perennial

Biogeography

Native Distribution Indonesia
Native Habitat Terrestrial
Preferred Climate Zone Tropical

Description and Ethnobotany

Growth Form Cane begonia 30-60cm tall
Foliage Leaves asymmetrical, light to mid green; leaf margin, shallowly notched, dentate, with a purplish red outline. 
Flowers Flowers cream colored, margins of the tepals (petal like sturctures) usually outlined in red

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Foliage
Landscape Uses Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting

Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal

Pollination Method(s) Biotic (Fauna)
Seed or Spore Dispersal Abiotic

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Semi-Shade, Full Shade
Water Preference Moderate Water, Occasional Misting
Rootzone Tolerance Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils
Pest(s) Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects
Propagation Method Stem Cutting, Leaf Cutting

Foliar

Foliage Retention Evergreen
Mature Foliage Colour(s) Green, Green - Light Green, Red
Mature Foliage Texture(s) Smooth, Leathery

Floral (Angiosperm)

Flower Colour(s) Cream / Off-White, Red
Flower Texture(s) Thin
Flower Grouping Cluster / Inflorescence

Image Repository

Images

Others

Master ID 31973
Species ID 6375
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Species record last updated on: 20 August 2021.
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