Begonia hirtella
Brazilian Begonia
Also known as: Begonia albidosetulosa Hassk. +11 more
- Begonia albidosetulosa Hassk.
- Begonia brasila A.DC.
- Begonia brasiliana Schrank ex Steud.
- Begonia ciliata var. nana Klotzsch ex A.DC.
- Begonia dasypoda Meisn. ex A.DC.
- Begonia diversifolia var. nana Walp.
- Begonia herteri Irmsch.
- Begonia hirtella var. hirtella
- Begonia hirtella var. nana A.DC.
- Begonia humilis Duss, 1897
- Begonia villosa Lindl.
- Begonia villosa var. nana Klotzsch ex A.DC.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Begoniaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
Find Reference Images
Google-powered external web search for Begonia hirtella
Begonia hirtella (commonly known as Brazilian Begonia) is an annual within the Begoniaceae family. It naturally occurs in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Colombia, Jamaica, Peru, Venezuela
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)
Ascension, Florida, Hawaii, India, Jawa, KwaZulu-Natal, Leeward Is., Malaya, Mauritius, Puerto Rico, Samoa, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Windward Is.