Wax begonia

(Wax begonia)

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Description

Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum -- Begonia is a genus of perennial flowering plants in the family Begoniaceae. The genus contains 1,795 different plant species. The Begonias are native to moist subtropical and tropical climates. Some species are commonly grown indoors as ornamental houseplants in cooler climates. In cooler climates some species are cultivated outside in summertime for their bright colourful flowers, which have sepals but no petals.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum:
Class:
Order:Cucurbitales
Family:Begoniaceae
Genus:Cucurbitales
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