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grapeleaf begonia
Scientific Name: Begonia reniformis
Family: Begoniaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Grape-Leaf Begonia
The Grape-Leaf Begonia is an interesting plant with attractive foliage and delicate flowers. Here's a breakdown of its characteristics and classification:
Common Names
- Dwarf Wild Begonia
- Maple-Leaved Begonia
- Wild Begonia
- Wildebegonia
- Grape-Leaf Begonia (most common)
- Grapeleaf Begonia
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Begonia reniformis Dryand. (Also referenced as Begonia dregei)
- Family: Begoniaceae
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Begonia dregei is frequently listed as a synonym.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to South Africa.
- Naturalized in Hawaii.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Tuberous or semi-tuberous perennial.
- Flowering perennial herb, shrub, or climbing plant.
- Leaves are shallowly lobed, ovate, and resemble grape leaves. They are described as big, gorgeous green leaves shaped like a grape plant's leaves with a light glossy finish. Leaves can also be sharply lobed.
- Produces small white flowers, often in terminal cymes or racemes.
- Can be grown for its attractive glossy asymmetrical leaves and colorful flowers.
- Some varieties are cane-stemmed.
Quirky Facts
- Grapeleaf Begonia is a forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass).
- Some varieties don't grow vertically, even if the heavy, broad stem forces leaf-shaped blades into a vertical habit.