Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
begoniifolia
ID:
1042374

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.W.Li) Mich.Möller & A.Weber

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 23: 18 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041712

Common Names

  • Begonia Vine
  • Climbing Begonia
  • Climbing Wax Begonia

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Description

Oreocharis begoniifolia (also called Begonia-leaved oreocharis, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with small, ovate leaves. It is native to China and is found in forests and scrub at altitudes of 1,000-2,000m.

Uses & Benefits

Oreocharis begoniifolia is used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oreocharis begoniifolia is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oreocharis begoniifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a well-draining medium. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Both methods require bright, indirect light and regular watering.

Where to Find Oreocharis begoniifolia

Oreocharis begoniifolia is native to China and can be found in the temperate regions of the region.

Species in the Oreocharis genus

Oreocharis cavalieri, Oreocharis rhytidophylla, Oreocharis hirsuta, Oreocharis auricula, Oreocharis stenosiphon, Oreocharis pankaiyuae, Oreocharis muscicola, Oreocharis wangwentsaii, Oreocharis acaulis, Oreocharis craibii, Oreocharis begoniifolia, Oreocharis bullata, Oreocharis burtii, Oreocharis chienii, Oreocharis cinerea, Oreocharis concava, Oreocharis convexa, Oreocharis cotinifolia, Oreocharis crenata, Oreocharis dalzielii, Oreocharis dinghushanensis, Oreocharis eximia, Oreocharis fargesii, Oreocharis farreri, Oreocharis flabellata, Oreocharis gamosepala, Oreocharis giraldii, Oreocharis glandulosa, Oreocharis hekouensis, Oreocharis humilis, Oreocharis jiangxiensis, Oreocharis lancifolia, Oreocharis leucantha, Oreocharis longifolia, Oreocharis lungshengensis, Oreocharis mileensis, Oreocharis nanchuanica, Oreocharis obliquifolia, Oreocharis obtusidentata, Oreocharis pumila, Oreocharis pinnatilobata, Oreocharis primuliflora, Oreocharis rhombifolia, Oreocharis ronganensis, Oreocharis rosthornii, Oreocharis rubra, Oreocharis saxatilis, Oreocharis sichuanensis, Oreocharis sichuanica, Oreocharis sinohenryi,

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100373250: Based on the initial data import
Anton Weber (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Weber' in the authors string.
Li Xi-wen (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.W.Li' in the authors string.
Michael Möller (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mich.Möller' in the authors string.