Key Identification Features
- Its foliage is serrated, with a distinct red margin, and the cultivar reaches 2 ft (0.
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🌿 Identification Guide
How to Identify Begoniaceae
Begoniaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Cucurbitales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 54 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Begoniaceae Species
Begonia palmata D.Don
Begonia palmata D.Don
Begonia palmata D.Don is a 20–90 cm tall herb found across parts of Asia from 10…
Begonia urticae L.fil.
Begonia urticae L.fil.
Begonia urticae L.fil. is a caulescent herb up to 50 cm high with erect, branchi…
Begonia boliviensis A.DC.
Begonia boliviensis A.DC.
Begonia boliviensis is a tuberous begonia, whose cultivar 'Bonfire' is widely gr…
Begonia chitoensis T.S.Liu & M.J.Lai
Begonia chitoensis T.S.Liu & M.J.Lai
Begonia chitoensis, the hardy Taiwan begonia, is a hardy flowering begonia nativ…
Begonia veitchii Hook.fil.
Begonia veitchii Hook.fil.
Begonia veitchii Hook.fil. is a begonia with bright red-orange flowers that was …
Begonia picta Sm.
Begonia picta Sm.
Begonia picta, the painted leaf begonia, is a widespread Himalayan flowering beg…
Begonia gracilis Kunth
Begonia gracilis Kunth
Begonia gracilis is a small herbaceous flowering plant of the Begoniaceae family…
Begonia decandra Pav. ex A.DC.
Begonia decandra Pav. ex A.DC.
Begonia decandra is an understory herb in the Begoniaceae family, found only in …
Begonia hirtella Link
Begonia hirtella Link
Begonia hirtella (bearded begonia) is a flowering plant in Begoniaceae, native t…
Begonia masoniana Irmsch.
Begonia masoniana Irmsch.
Begonia masoniana Irmsch. is a rhizomatous perennial begonia grown for its disti…
Begonia sutherlandii Hook.fil.
Begonia sutherlandii Hook.fil.
Begonia sutherlandii is a tuberous perennial begonia native to southern Africa, …
Begonia glabra Aubl.
Begonia glabra Aubl.
Begonia glabra is a vining flowering begonia native to the New World Tropics, po…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Begoniaceae?
Begoniaceae plants belong to the Cucurbitales order in the Plantae kingdom. Its foliage is serrated, with a distinct red margin, and the cultivar reaches 2 ft (0. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Begoniaceae?
Begoniaceae is classified in the order Cucurbitales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 54 accepted species worldwide.
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