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Begonia longifolia Blume

Perpetual Begonia · Begoniaceae

Also known as Begonia crassirostris.

Begonia longifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family Begoniaceae.

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About Perpetual Begonia

Begonia longifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family Begoniaceae. It is native to the eastern Himalayas, southern China, Hainan, Taiwan, mainland Southeast Asia, and some of the islands of Indonesia. An erect perennial herb reaching 1.5 m (5 ft), it is typically found in shady, moist forests at elevations from 200 to 2,200 m (700 to 7,200 ft). It is the most widespread species of Begonia in Asia, and probably in the world.

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Growing & care

Growing guide coming soon. Our editors haven't written verified care details for this plant yet. Native range and classification are shown below.

Native range	Assam, Cambodia, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, Hainan, Jawa, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Myanmar, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
Toxicity	Pets: Not documented · People: Not documented

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