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fuchsia begonia
Scientific Name: Begonia foliosa var. miniata
Family: Begoniaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub, Subshrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Begonia fuchsioides: The Fuchsia Begonia
Often mistaken for a Fuchsia, Begonia fuchsioides, commonly known as the Fuchsia Begonia, is a charming plant celebrated for its delicate foliage and vibrant flowers.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- This begonia has slender stems and small, fleshy leaves.
- It produces pendulous, fuchsia-like pink or red flowers.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Begonia fuchsioides
- Common Name: Fuchsia Begonia
- Family: Begoniaceae
- Synonyms: Begonia fuchsioides var. miniata, Begonia foliosa var. miniata
- Related species: Begonia foliosa Kunth var. miniata (Planch.) L.B. Sm. & B.G. Schub.
Morphology and Growth Habits
- Begonia fuchsioides is described as a bushy, branching perennial.
- It typically reaches a height of up to 60cm.
- It has small, rich glossy green leaves.
- The flowers are pendulous, fuchsia-like, and range in color from pink to red, measuring about 3cm across.
- Stems are described as upright, slightly arching and red-tinged.
- Leaves are oblong-ovate to sickle-shaped, toothed, shiny, and mid-green, approximately 1 inch in length.
- The plant exhibits a neat, shrub-like form and ferny foliage.
Cultivation
- Grow outdoors in well-drained humus-rich, neutral to acidic soil.
Quirky Facts
- It's known as "A Begonia dressed in Fuchsia’s clothing!" due to its superficial resemblance to fuchsia flowers.
Distribution and Habitat
- The plant is mentioned in the context of gardens and nurseries in various locations including Alaska, Hawaii (Maui), and the West Coast of the USA.
Further Resources
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)
- Dave's Garden
- San Marcos Growers
- Discover Life