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Begonia · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Begonias, scientifically known as Begonia, is a diverse genus of flowering plants celebrated for their striking foliage and vibrant blooms. Beyond their ornamental beauty in gardens, various species possess medicinal properties, traditionally used in folk medicine to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues through their unique bioactive compounds.

Family
Begoniaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Begonias
Scientific synonyms
Begoniella · Tittelbachia · 41 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Begonia

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Gireoudia
  • Gurltia
  • Doratometra
  • Donaldia
  • Trilomisa
  • Cyathocnemis
  • Casparya
  • Symbegonia
  • Sassea
  • Platyclinium
  • Falkea
  • Lepsia
  • Wageneria
  • Nephromischus
  • Mezierea
  • Moschkowitzia
  • Begonias

German:

  • Begonien
  • Begonie
  • Schiefblatt
  • Begonien

French:

  • Bégonias
  • bégonia
  • Bégonias

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it follows the order Cucurbitales and is a member of the family Begoniaceae. Ultimately, it is categorized under the genus Begonia.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Cucurbitales
Family Begoniaceae
Genus Begonia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution that spans several distinct regions across the globe. In Southeastern Europe, it can be found specifically within the island of Sicilia. Its range also extends to the Macaronesia archipelago, where it is located on the island of Madeira. Within West Tropical Africa, the species is documented in Burkina and Ghana. Furthermore, the plant's presence is confirmed in the West Tropical African nation of Guinea-Bissau.

Region Area
Southeastern Europe Sicilia
Macaronesia Madeira
West Tropical Africa Burkina
West Tropical Africa Ghana
West Tropical Africa Guinea-Bissau
West Tropical Africa Guinea
West Tropical Africa Ivory Coast
West Tropical Africa Liberia
West Tropical Africa Mali
West Tropical Africa Mauritania

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Begonia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include phloretin.

Chemicals reported in Begonia
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
phloretin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

phloretin

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Begonia has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antioxidant.

Activities reported in Begonia
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Anticancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Anticancer

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Antioxidant

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Conditions

Begonia has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include oxidative damage, skin aging.

Conditions investigated for Begonia
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Oxidative damage 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Skin aging 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Oxidative damage

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Skin aging

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)