Begonia foliosa
Fern Begonia, Fuchsia Begonia
Also known as: Begonia foliosa var. foliosa +2 more
- Begonia foliosa var. foliosa
- Begonia foliosa var. typica L.B.Sm. & B.G.Schub.
- Begonia jamesoniana A.DC.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Begoniaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Begonia foliosa (commonly known as Fern begonia or Fuchsia Begonia) is a shrub belonging to the Begoniaceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Begonia genus, encompassing over 2100 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela
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)
Hawaii, Réunion