Begonia acutifolia
Also known as: Begonia acuminata Dryand. +3 more
- Begonia acuminata Dryand.
- Begonia hamiltoniana Lehm.
- Platycentrum hamiltonianum Miq.
- Tittelbachia hamiltoniana (Miq.) Regel
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Begoniaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Begonia acutifolia is a shrub within the Begoniaceae family. It is found natively in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cuba, Jamaica
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
St.Helena