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