Begonia taliensis (syn. Begonia muliensis) is a species of flowering plant in the family Begoniaceae.[2] It is found from Arunachal Pradesh in India, to Sichuan and Yunnan in China.[1] A deciduous tuberous geophyte reaching 0.5 m (20 in), it is typically found in scrublands and forests at elevations from 1,300 to 2,400 m (4,300 to 7,900 ft).[2][3] Its leaves can be up to 25 cm (10 in) long, with a mix of purplish, green, and silvery green blotches.[2] The flowers are small and pink.[2][3] It is available from commercial suppliers as a houseplant.[2]

Begonia taliensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Cucurbitales
Family: Begoniaceae
Genus: Begonia
Species:
B. taliensis
Binomial name
Begonia taliensis
Synonyms[1]

Begonia muliensis T.T.Yu

References

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  1. ^ a b "Begonia taliensis Gagnep". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Begonia taliensis". Find a plant. The Royal Horticultural Society. 2024. Retrieved 7 June 2024. 6 suppliers
  3. ^ a b "大理秋海棠 da li qiu hai tang". Flora of China. Missouri Botanical Garden & Harvard University Herbaria. 2024. Retrieved 7 June 2024.