Begonia ulmifolia
Elm Leaved Begonia, Elm Leaf Begonia
Also known as: Begonia dasycarpa A.DC. +2 more
- Begonia dasycarpa A.DC.
- Begonia jairii Brade
- Donaldia ulmifolia (Willd.) Klotzsch
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Begoniaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Begonia ulmifolia (commonly known as Elm Leaved Begonia or Elm-Leaf Begonia) is a shrub within the Begoniaceae family. It is found natively in South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela
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)
Mauritius, Réunion, Seychelles