Begonia capensis
Begonia capensis L.f.
Begonia capensis, known as the Cape Begonia, is a flowering plant species in the Begoniaceae family, native to Brazil's Southeast region. It was one of the earliest Begonia species introduced to Great Britain in 1800.
Description
Begonia capensis is a species of flowering plant in the Begoniaceae family, native to the Southeast of Brazil. It was first described in 1781 and is known for being among the earliest Begonia species brought to Great Britain in 1800. The species is part of the Begonia genus and is commonly referred to as the Cape Begonia.
Distribution
Brazil Southeast
Synonyms
Begonia tuberosa
