Begonia callistemon
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Begoniaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing epiphyte.
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Begonia callistemon is a climbing epiphyte belonging to the Begoniaceae family. Naturally occurring 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
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Ecuador