Begonia incarnata
Begonia incarnata | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Rosids |
Order: | Cucurbitales |
Family: | Begoniaceae |
Genus: | Begonia |
Species: | B. incarnata |
Binomial name | |
Begonia incarnata Link & Otto | |
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Begonia incarnata is a species of plant in the family Begoniaceae, native to Brazil. It is a shrublike evergreen perennial growing to 1 metre (39 in), bearing large, asymmetrical green leaves with a metallic sheen, and dark green veins. It produces small hairy pink flowers. As it does not tolerate temperatures below 10 °C (50 °F), in temperate regions it must be grown under glass.[2][3]
This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[4]
References
- ↑ "Begonia incarnata Link & Otto". The Plant List. Retrieved November 28, 2014.
- ↑ RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. 2008. p. 1136. ISBN 1405332964.
- ↑ "American Begonia Society - Begonia metallica". Retrieved 12 June 2013.
- ↑ "RHS Plant Selector - Begonia metallica". Retrieved 12 June 2013.
External links
Media related to Begonia incarnata at Wikimedia Commons
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