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Begonia ignata is a shrub-like species from Indonesia where it is only known in cultivation. 24-30C, and well-draining substrate. Leaves are bronze/green and a bright green leaf edge. Flowers are an intense florescent orange (hence, ignata).
| Species | B. ignita |
|---|---|
| Region | South East Asia |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Year published | 2017 |
| Date of Origin | 2016 |
| Plant Type | Shrub-like |
| Section | Petermannia |
| Chr 2n | - |
| Endangered Status | - |
| 🌡️ | 24 to 30C |
| 💦 | Higher Humidity (>60%) |
| Care notes | Well draining substrate |
Photo credit: In Search of Small Things
Photo credit: In Search of Small Things
| Species / Cultivar | B. ignata |
|---|---|
| Form Varieties | |
| Author | C.W.Lin & C.-I Peng, sp. nov. |
| Publication Date | 2017 |
| Date of Origin | 2016 |
| Place | Sulawesi, Indonesia |
| Habitat | Only known from cultivation |
| Section | Petermannia |
| Chr 2n | - |
| Plant Type | Rhizomatous |
| Synonyms and Comments | “Only known from cultivation; likely endemic to Sulawesi. The specific epithet refers to the flame-colored tepals Begonia ignita has entered into cultivation and is grown by various amateur enthusiasts and Begonia collectors inside and outside of Indonesia. The origin of these cultivated plants remains obscure. Enquiries about the species’ origin with several growers indicated that most acquired the plants from material cultivated by other growers. This is also the case for the plants cultivated at Bogor Botanic Gardens on which the description is based. Some growers indicated that a market in Sulawesi was the likely original source of the plants, but they could not provide any additional information on the location of this market (province, city etc.).” |
| Reference | Begonia ignita (sect. Petermannia, Begoniaceae), a new species with orange flowers from Sulawesi, Indonesia. C.-W. Lin, Thomas, Ardi & Peng. |
| Description | Leaves are bronze/green and with age a bright green migrates to the leaf edges and creates a prominent green edging. The leaf interior darkens with age, to dark maroon, almost black. |
|---|---|
| Male Flower | Flowers are an intense florescent orange, hence it's name ignita. 2 tepals |
| Female Flower | 2-5 tepals, ale orange to vermilion |
| Plant Hardiness |
| Sun Tolerance | Bright indirect light |
|---|---|
| Pests Diseases | |
| Temperature | 24 to 30C |
| Humidity | Higher Humidity |
| Propagation Method | |
| Comments |
| Offspring of: | NA |
|---|---|
| Female Parent Of | NA |
| Male Parent Of | B. Dragon Heart |
| In Cultivation? | Yes |
References: In Search of Small Things
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