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Begonia cleopatrae is a rhizomatous species from Philippines. It has small, oval, leathery chocolate brown leaves with a light green area along the main vein and along the leaf margin. The back of the leaf is red. It prefers warmer temperatures 10 to 35C and humidity (>60%). It propagates readily from leaves or leaf sections.
| Species | B. cleopatrae |
|---|---|
| Region | South East Asia |
| Country | The Philippines |
| Year published | 2010 |
| Date of Origin | 1998 |
| Plant Type | Rhizomatous |
| Section | Baryandra |
| Chr 2n | - |
| Endangered Status | - |
| 🌡️ | 10 to 35C |
| 💦 | Higher Humidity (>60%) |
| Care notes | Well draining substrate |
Photo credit: In Search of Small Things
Photo credit: In Search of Small Things
Photo credit: In Search of Small Things
Photo credit: In Search of Small Things
Photo credit: In Search of Small Things
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| Species / Cultivar | B. cleopatrae |
|---|---|
| Form Varieties | |
| Author | Coyle, Edinburgh J. Bot. |
| Publication Date | 2010 |
| Date of Origin | 1998 |
| Place | Palawan, The Philippines |
| Habitat | Cleopatra’s Needle, 400m, flattened against vertical rocks |
| Section | Baryandra |
| Chr 2n | - |
| Plant Type | Rhizomatous |
| Synonyms and Comments | Etymology: after the type locality |
| Reference | Hughes M. et al., Asian Begonia 64, 2018 |
| Description | Small, oval, leathery chocolate brown leaves with a light green area along the main vein and along the leaf margin. The back of the leaf is red. |
|---|---|
| Male Flower | |
| Female Flower | |
| Plant Hardiness |
| Sun Tolerance | Shade, semi-shade |
|---|---|
| Pests Diseases | |
| Temperature | 10 to 35C |
| Humidity | High Humidity (>60%) |
| Propagation Method | Propagates readily from leaves or leaf sections. |
| Comments |
| Offspring of: | NA |
|---|---|
| Female Parent Of | B. Avery’s Exotic Queen |
| Male Parent Of | - |
| In Cultivation? | Yes |
References: In Search of Small Things
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