Family:
Begoniaceae.
Region: South America, Brazil.
Habitat: prefers moist, shaded forest environments, cloud forests, humid, tropical regions.
Uses: ornamental, for its striking foliage and colorful flowers; medicina, intraditional folk medicine.
BotanyType: herb; perennial.
Root: fibrous root system, suitable for moist and well-drained soils.
Leaves: broad; ovate to heart-shaped; dark green upper surface, striking red underside; slightly succulent;serrated edges.
Inflorescence: axillary or terminal clusters.
Flowers: small; pink to white; monoecious, having both male and female flowers on the same plant.
Pollination: various insects, bees, butterflies.