How to Identify Begoniaceae
Begoniaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Cucurbitales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 54 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Begoniaceae Species
Begonia cucullata Willd.
Begonia cucullata Willd.
Begonia cucullata, or wax begonia, is a herbaceous perennial cultivated as groun…
Begonia picta Sm.
Begonia picta Sm.
Begonia picta, the painted leaf begonia, is a widespread Himalayan flowering beg…
Begonia longifolia Blume
Begonia longifolia Blume
Begonia longifolia Blume is a widespread erect perennial flowering herb native t…
Begonia ferruginea L.fil.
Begonia ferruginea L.fil.
Begonia ferruginea is a shrub-like flowering begonia species native to Colombia …
Begonia palmata D.Don
Begonia palmata D.Don
Begonia palmata D.Don is a 20–90 cm tall herb found across parts of Asia from 10…
Begonia obliqua L.
Begonia obliqua L.
Begonia obliqua is the type species of genus Begonia, native to three Caribbean …
Begonia urticae L.fil.
Begonia urticae L.fil.
Begonia urticae L.fil. is a caulescent herb up to 50 cm high with erect, branchi…
Begonia chitoensis T.S.Liu & M.J.Lai
Begonia chitoensis T.S.Liu & M.J.Lai
Begonia chitoensis, the hardy Taiwan begonia, is a hardy flowering begonia nativ…
Begonia grandis Dryand.
Begonia grandis Dryand.
Begonia grandis, the hardy begonia, is a winter-hardy herbaceous perennial flowe…
Begonia radicans Vell.
Begonia radicans Vell.
Begonia radicans, the shrimp begonia, is an epiphytic trailing flowering plant f…
Begonia veitchii Hook.fil.
Begonia veitchii Hook.fil.
Begonia veitchii Hook.fil. is a begonia with bright red-orange flowers that was …
Begonia glabra Aubl.
Begonia glabra Aubl.
Begonia glabra is a vining flowering begonia native to the New World Tropics, po…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Begoniaceae?
Begoniaceae plants belong to the Cucurbitales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 54 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Begoniaceae?
Begoniaceae is classified in the order Cucurbitales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 54 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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