Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
ignota
ID:
1575059

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Y.Ling & Kiew

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2022

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 79-410: 10. 2022 [18 Aug 2022] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000039749

Common Names

  • Begonia Ignota
  • Ignota Begonia
  • Begonia Ignota

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Description

Begonia ignota (also called Unknown Begonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Begoniaceae. It is a small, erect, perennial herb with a woody base and has a creeping habit. It is native to Thailand and grows in forests and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Begonia ignota is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Begonia ignota has white flowers with yellow centers, and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a reddish hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Begonia ignota can be propagated from stem cuttings, leaf cuttings, or division. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering stems and placed in moist soil. Leaf cuttings should be taken from healthy leaves and placed in moist soil. Division should be done in the spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. The root ball should be divided into smaller sections and each section should be planted in its own pot.

Where to Find Begonia ignota

Begonia ignota is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Begonia ignota FAQ

What is the scientific name of Begonia ignota?

Begonia ignota

What is the common name of Begonia ignota?

Begonia ignota

What is the natural habitat of Begonia ignota?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests

Species in the Begonia genus

Begonia buimontana, Begonia cupreata, Begonia gunnerifolia, Begonia hispida, Begonia huegelii, Begonia incisoserrata, Begonia isoptera, Begonia itupavensis, Begonia longivillosa, Begonia macra, Begonia mbangaensis, Begonia puttii, Begonia rutilans, Begonia taipeiensis, Begonia chungii, Begonia reichenheimii, Begonia rubellina, Begonia kribensis, Begonia nervosa, Begonia metachroa, Begonia kimusiana, Begonia pseudovaleri, Begonia moriana, Begonia Pilderia, Begonia Platycentrum, Begonia macahensis, Begonia Pritzelia, Begonia mouhotiana, Begonia Putzeysia, Begonia Quadrilobaria, Begonia multibulbillosa, Begonia purpurea, Begonia Quadriperigonia, Begonia lacei, Begonia Reichenheimia, Begonia Ridleyella, Begonia Rossmannia, Begonia Rostrobegonia, Begonia pedemontana, Begonia Ruizopavonia, Begonia peltata, Begonia pyrifolia, Begonia Scutobegonia, Begonia Sexalaria, Begonia madurensis, Begonia Solananthera, Begonia Squamibegonia, Begonia Stellandrae, Begonia edulis, Begonia Symbegonia,

Species in the Begoniaceae family

Begonia buimontana, Begonia cupreata, Begonia gunnerifolia, Begonia hispida, Begonia huegelii, Begonia incisoserrata, Begonia isoptera, Begonia itupavensis, Begonia longivillosa, Begonia macra, Begonia mbangaensis, Begonia puttii, Begonia rutilans, Begonia taipeiensis, Begonia chungii, Begonia reichenheimii, Begonia rubellina, Begonia kribensis, Begonia nervosa, Begonia metachroa, Begonia kimusiana, Begonia pseudovaleri, Begonia moriana, Begonia Pilderia, Begonia Platycentrum, Begonia macahensis, Begonia Pritzelia, Begonia mouhotiana, Begonia Putzeysia, Begonia Quadrilobaria, Begonia multibulbillosa, Begonia purpurea, Begonia Quadriperigonia, Begonia lacei, Begonia Reichenheimia, Begonia Ridleyella, Begonia Rossmannia, Begonia Rostrobegonia, Begonia pedemontana, Begonia Ruizopavonia, Begonia peltata, Begonia pyrifolia, Begonia Scutobegonia, Begonia Sexalaria, Begonia madurensis, Begonia Solananthera, Begonia Squamibegonia, Begonia Stellandrae, Begonia edulis, Begonia Symbegonia,

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