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Begoniaceae   -   Begonia Family
The Begoniaceae is an family of 2 genera and around 1400 species of tropical dicotyledenous flowering plants, mainly from America and Asia, with a few African species. The monotypic genus Hillebrandia is native to the Hawaiian islands. All other species are included in Begonia. Most species are evergreen with broad, asymmetrically shaped brittle leaves. Flowers are unisexual with 2 - 5 prominant sepals, separate or absent petals, 4 to many stamens and 2 - 5 carpels.
 
Begonias are cultivated for decorative effect, popular as houseplants and for summer bedding. They grow well in any general free-draining potting compost and require regular watering. Root and stem rot occur easily if the compost remains excessively wet for prolonged periods.

 

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