Begonia heracleifolia
Star Begonia, Star Leaf Begonia
Other regional names: Starleaf Begonia
- Starleaf Begonia
Also known as: Begonia heracleifolia f. punctata (Klotzsch) Voss +18 more
- Begonia heracleifolia f. punctata (Klotzsch) Voss
- Begonia heracleifolia var. longipila (Lem.) A.DC.
- Begonia heracleifolia var. longipila (Lem.) Voss, 1894
- Begonia heracleifolia var. nigricans (Hook.) A.DC.
- Begonia heracleifolia var. nigricans Hook.
- Begonia heracleifolia var. paramadilio Anon.
- Begonia heracleifolia var. punctata (Klotzsch) J.F.Cels
- Begonia heracleifolia var. sunderbruckii C.Chev.
- Begonia jatrophifolia Cels
- Begonia jatrophifolia Klotzsch
- Begonia longipila Lem.
- Begonia nigrescens Van Houtte ex Ed.Otto
- Begonia nigricans Hook.
- Begonia punctata Link & Otto
- Begonia radiata Graham
- Begonia tanacetifolia Steud.
- Begonia trigonoptera Sprague
- Eupetalum punctatum (Klotzsch) Paxton
- Gireoudia heracleifolia (Schltdl. & Cham.) Klotzsch
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Begoniaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Naturally occurring in North America and South America, Begonia heracleifolia (commonly known as Star Begonia or Star-Leaf Begonia) is an epiphytic plant belonging to the Begoniaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest
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)
Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago