Begonia rex
Painted Leaf Begonia, Rex Begonias
Also known as: Begonia dominiana Veitch ex J.Dix +5 more
- Begonia dominiana Veitch ex J.Dix
- Begonia marginata T.Moore
- Begonia rex var. grandis E.J.Lowe & W.Howard
- Begonia rex var. leopardina T.Moore
- Begonia rex var. nebulosa E.J.Lowe & W.Howard
- Platycentrum rex (Putz.) Seem.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Begoniaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Begonia rex (commonly known as Painted-Leaf Begonia or Rex begonias) is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Begoniaceae family. Indigenous to Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is part of the broad Begonia genus, encompassing over 2100 species globally.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, East Himalaya, Myanmar
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)
Bangladesh, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti