Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Southern Mexico, Guatemala |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Large succulent herb with ascending, upright rhizomes to 1.5m tall |
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| Foliage | Leaves palmately compound, to 30cm across |
| Stems | Stems very thick, fleshy, bright - mid green with white streaks |
| Flowers | Flowers pink |
| Similar | This species is often confused with Begonia thiemi due to the similiarities in leaf form. When not in flower these 2 species can be separated based on the rhizome - Begonia thiemi has rhizomes that are repent, whereas Begonia carolineifolia has ascending or erect rhizomes. The flowers of Begonia thiemi also has more stamens (21-27 (-26)) compared to B. carolineifolia which has only 13-19 stamens. The anthers and staminate sepals are also larger in B thiemi |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
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| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink |
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Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32684 |
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| Species ID | 7096 |
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