Begonia polygonoides
Also known as: Begonia cataractarum J.Braun & K.Schum. +3 more
- Begonia cataractarum J.Braun & K.Schum.
- Begonia epilobioides Warb.
- Begonia ramicola Gilg
- Begonia rhipsaloides A.Chev.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Begoniaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphytic subshrub or shrub.
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Begonia polygonoides is a shrub belonging to the Begoniaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. The genus Begonia is notably large, comprising more than 2100 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cameroon, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Zaïre