Begonia grandis
Hardy Begonia
Also known as: Begonia bulbifera H.Vilm. +1 more
- Begonia bulbifera H.Vilm.
- Begonia obliqua Thunb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Begoniaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Found natively in Temperate Asia, Begonia grandis (commonly known as Hardy begonia) is a tuberous plant belonging to the Begoniaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies and varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama, Japan, Korea, Sicilia
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms