Begonia nelumbiifolia
Lily Pad Begonia, Lilypad Begonia
Also known as: Begonia caudilimba C.DC. +4 more
- Begonia caudilimba C.DC.
- Begonia deryckxiana Lem.
- Begonia derycxiana Lem.
- Begonia hernandiifolia Klotzsch
- Gireoudia nelumbiifolia (Schltdl. & Cham.) Klotzsch
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Begoniaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Begonia nelumbiifolia (commonly known as Lily-Pad Begonia) is a herbaceous perennial within the Begoniaceae family. It originates in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama
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)
Cuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico