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Begonia thelmae

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Begonia thelmae
Habit
Close-up of flower
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Cucurbitales
Family: Begoniaceae
Genus: Begonia
Species:
B. thelmae
Binomial name
Begonia thelmae

Begonia thelmae is a species of flowering plant in the family Begoniaceae.[1] It is native to Espírito Santo, Brazil.[2] A creeping perennial, its bronze-accented leaves are elliptic and highly asymmetric.[1] It is considered a good plant for terrariums.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Jacques, E.L. (2020). "Begonia thelmae L.B.Sm. & Wassh.". Flora do Brasil 2020. Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
  2. ^ "Begonia thelmae L.B.Sm. & Wassh". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
  3. ^ "Begonia thelmae: Evergreen Flowering Plant". gardeningbrain.com. Gardening Brain. 2025. Retrieved 25 April 2025.