Begonia decandra explained

Begonia decandra, the native begonia or corazón de poeta, is a species of flowering plant in the family Begoniaceae, found only in Puerto Rico.[1] [2] An understory herb, its veins exude red sap when crushed.[3]

Notes and References

  1. 104525-1 . Begonia decandra Pav. ex A.DC. . 5 July 2023 .
  2. Web site: Begonia decandra . Gann . GD . Trejo-Torres . JC . 2023 . Plantas de la Isla de Puerto Rico / Plants of the Island of Puerto Rico . The Institute for Regional Conservation . Delray Beach, Florida . 5 July 2023 . Begonia nativa, Begonia de sierra, Begonia de poeta, Corazón de poeta .
  3. The Ecology of an Elfin Forest in Puerto Rico, 9. Chemical Studies of Colored Leaves . Wagner . Richard J. . Wagner . Anstiss B. . Howard . Richard A. . Journal of the Arnold Arboretum . 1969 . 50 . 4 . 556–565 . 10.5962/p.337641 . 43781674 . 251143473 . free .

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