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morning-glory begonia

Scientific Name: Begonia convolvulacea

Family: Begoniaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Vine, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Begonia convolvulacea

Also known as the Morning-glory Begonia and Shield Leaf Begonia, Begonia convolvulacea is a fascinating plant with a vining growth habit.

Considerations for Pets

  • Begonias, in general, are noted as potentially toxic to both dogs and cats.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Begonia convolvulacea A. DC.
  • Synonym: Begonia convolvulacea (Klotzsch) A. DC.
  • Common Names: Morning-glory Begonia, Shield Leaf Begonia, Grape Leaf Begonia.
  • Family: Begoniaceae
  • Order: Violales

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Brazil, South America and the extreme southeastern coastal regions.
  • Climbs and rambles over rocks or up tree trunks.

Morphology and Growth Habits

  • It is a vine forb/herb with a perennial duration.
  • Climbing and scandent growth habit.
  • Features pretty white flowers in spring and glossy green leaves, some resembling grape leaves.

Quirky Facts

  • The Morning-glory Begonia can creep up the side of a house like morning glory.

Further Resources

  • EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Explore what EOL knows about Begonia convolvulacea (Klotzsch) A. DC.
  • TSN 22327 is associated with the Begonia species.
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