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Begonia arachnoidea is a rhizomatous species from China. It has green heart-shaped leaves with grayish/silver spots whose veins on the underside resemble a spider web. It needs a higher temperature and humidity and has a reputation for being a demanding species.
| Species | B. arachnoidea |
|---|---|
| Region | Asia |
| Country | China |
| Year published | 2008 |
| Date of Origin | 2005 |
| Plant Type | Rhizomatous |
| Section | Coelocentrum |
| Chr 2n | 30 |
| Endangered Status | - |
| 🌡️ | 24-30C |
| 💦 | Higher Humidity (>60%) |
| Care notes | Well draining substrate |
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White form Photo credit: TTAN
Spider-like veins on underside Photo credit: TTAN
| Species/ Cultivar | B. arachnoidea |
|---|---|
| Form Varieties | Green, Silver, White |
| Author | C.-I Peng, Yan Liu & S.M.Ku, sp. nov. |
| Publication Date | 2008 |
| Date of Origin | 2008 |
| Place | Guangxi: Daxin Xian (County), Encheng Xiang, China |
| Habitat | Encheng Nature Reserve at 200 m in mixed bamboo and scrubby vegetation at foot of limestone hill, on semishaded rocky slope, occasional. |
| Section | Coelocentrum |
| Chr 2n | 30 |
| Plant Type | Rhizomatous |
| Synonyms and Comments | Maybe synonymous with B. umbraculifolia var. flocculosa; Etymology: referring to the spiderweb venation of the leaf reverse. |
| Reference | Hughes M. et al., Asian Begonia 15, 2018 |
| Description | Green cordate (heart-shaped) leaves with grayish/silver spots whose veins on the underside resemble a spider web |
|---|---|
| Male Flower | Single pink 4 tepal flower |
| Female Flower | Pink, 3 tepal female flower |
| Plant Hardiness | Demanding species |
| Sun Tolerance | Half to full shade |
|---|---|
| Pests Diseases | |
| Temperature | 24-30C |
| Humidity | High Humidity (>70%) |
| Propagation Method | |
| Comments |
| Offspring of: | NA |
|---|---|
| Female Parent Of | B. Ming Zhu |
| Male Parent Of | none in our records |
| In Cultivation? | Yes |
References: TTAN
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