Begonia undulata

Begonia undulata
Flowers
Botanical illustration
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Cucurbitales
Family: Begoniaceae
Genus: Begonia
Species:
B. undulata
Binomial name
Begonia undulata
Synonyms[1]
  • Begonia kewensis Gentil
  • Begonia undulata Otto ex Graham
  • Gaerdtia stenobotrys Klotzsch
  • Gaerdtia undulata (Schott) Klotzsch
  • Trilomisa undulata (Schott) Raf.

Begonia undulata, the wave leaved begonia, is a species of flowering plant in the family Begoniaceae, native to Rio de Janeiro state of Brazil.[1][2] One of the more widely cultivated cane begonias, it is typically 1.8 m (6 ft) tall, but can reach 5.5 m (18 ft) if left to its own devices.[3][4]

  • Close-up of flower
    Close-up of flower
  • Leaves and canes
    Leaves and canes
  • Flowers are pendulous
    Flowers are pendulous

References

  1. ^ a b "Begonia undulata Schott". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  2. ^ Miller, Philip (1835). The Gardeners Dictionary. Vol. 1 (9th ed.). London: Printed for the Author. p. 628.
  3. ^ "Begonia undulata (C)". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2023. Retrieved 12 July 2023. Synonyms; Begonia alba-perfecta hort. Begonia picta alba
  4. ^ "Begonia undulata". nurseriesonline.com. Nurseries Online. 2023. Retrieved 12 July 2023.


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