Begonia

Flower name
Begonia
Scientific name
Begonia
Alias
Place of originGradient types (South America)
Place of floweringGarden, Park, Horticultural species, Potted flower
Flowering seasonJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Language of flowersEternal glory

What is Begonia

Begonia is a perennial herb or small shrub belonging to the family Begoniaceae and the genus Begonia. The term is also used as a general name for the plant.

Origin of the Flower Name
The genus name Begonia is dedicated to Michel Begon (1638–1710), a French-Canadian plant collector.

Flower Language (Meaning of the Flower)
“Happy days,” “Confession of love,” “Unrequited love,” etc.

Classification of Begonias
There is a wide variety of types.

Common name: Begonia
Classification: Kingdom Plantae, Angiosperms, Eudicots, Order Cucurbitales, Family Begoniaceae, Genus Begonia
Native regions: Subtropical areas, South America, Africa, China, Japan
Growth habit: Perennial, tuberous, or small shrub with erect stems
Height: 10–100 cm
Leaf shape: Asymmetrical and irregular
Leaf color: Green, bronze, light pink, patterned, variegated
Leaf arrangement: Alternate
Flower type: Monoecious with unisexual flowers
Flower position: Axillary
Inflorescence type: Raceme
Petal count: 4 petals (male flowers) to 5 petals (female flowers)
Flower colors: White, pink, red, yellow
Diameter: 2–4 cm
Blooming season: April to November (outdoors); year-round indoors
Uses: Ornamental flowers, foliage plants, edible, ground planting, pot planting, park planting, planters, mixed plantings

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