Begonia thelmae
| Begonia thelmae | |
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| Habit | |
| Close-up of flower | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Cucurbitales |
| Family: | Begoniaceae |
| Genus: | Begonia |
| Species: | B. thelmae
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| Binomial name | |
| Begonia thelmae | |
Begonia thelmae is a species of flowering plant in the family Begoniaceae.[1] It is native to Espírito Santo, Brazil, where it grows epiphytically on tree trunks.[2][3] A creeping perennial with a trailing-scandent growth habit[4], its bronze-accented leaves are elliptic and highly asymmetric.[1] It can climb vertically, or grow horizontally as ground-cover.[5] It is considered a good plant for terrariums.[6]
References
- ^ a b Jacques, E.L. (2020). "Begonia thelmae L.B.Sm. & Wassh.". Flora do Brasil 2020. Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
- ^ "Begonia thelmae L.B.Sm. & Wassh". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
- ^ Li, Lingfei; Yang, Leilei; Ruihua, Ding, eds. (December 2023). An Illustrated Book of Begonias (1 ed.). Beijing: China Agricultural Press. p. 054-055. ISBN 978-7-109-31617-1.
- ^ ABS (14 September 2021). "My Favorite Trailing Scandent Begonia | American Begonia Society". www.begonias.org. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
- ^ "Begonia thelmae". Frog and Frond. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
- ^ "Begonia thelmae: Evergreen Flowering Plant". gardeningbrain.com. Gardening Brain. 2025. Retrieved 25 April 2025.