Description

Begonia glabra is native to Amazon Lowland Forest. A pendant species with 2 glossy green leaves and small white flowers. It is alleged to have medicinal properties for healing new wounds. Its leaves, stems and flowers contain saponins. Its leaves contain tannins, while its stems and flowers contain flavonoids and polyphenols. Trailing-scandent begonias grow vine-like, usually with many branches, and lend themselves superbly to hanging baskets or being trained up posts, trellises, and “totem poles.” Most are packed with small leaves and bloom in clusters more or less profusely, the flowering season varying from plant to plant.