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Brazilian begonia
Scientific Name: Begonia hirtella
Family: Begoniaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual, Perennial
Other Names:
Begonia hirtella: Unveiling the Brazilian Begonia
The name "Brazilian Begonia" is commonly associated with several Begonia species native to Brazil. This overview primarily focuses on Begonia hirtella, one of the species known by this common name.
Considerations for Pets
- Some Begonia species have small parts that could be ingested by pets.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Begonia hirtella Link
- Common Name: Brazilian Begonia
- Family: Begoniaceae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Symbol: BEHI2
- Group: Dicot
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Brazil.
- Observed in locations like Hana Hwy, Maui, Hawaii, suggesting its presence beyond its native range.
- Specifically documented in the Atlantic forest (Mata Atlantica) Serra do Mar, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil.
Morphological Characteristics
- Begonia hirtella exhibits ciliate hairs on its stipules.
- "Brazilian Lady" Angel Wing Begonia sports large, showy, medium-green leaves.
- Other species, such as Begonia digitata, have compound leaves.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- An amateur breeder crossed a Brazilian begonia (Begonia aconitifolia) with a Swiss plant (B. coccinea 'Lucerna') to create a hybrid.
Further Information
- Discover Life provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Begonia hirtella.
- Flora do Brasil contains photos, though one example was considered a mismatch with Anthurium binotii.