Begonia minor
Also known as: Begonia nitida Dryand., 1789 +6 more
- Begonia nitida Dryand., 1789
- Begonia nitida var. discolor Otto & A.Dietr.
- Begonia nitida var. discolor Walp.
- Begonia nitida var. speciosa Regel
- Begonia obliqua L'Hér.
- Begonia speciosa A.DC.
- Begonia speciosa Bosse
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Begoniaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
Find Reference Images
Google-powered external web search for Begonia minor
Begonia minor is a shrub belonging to the Begoniaceae family. Found natively 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)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
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)
Madeira, Réunion, Society Is.