Hardy Begonia

Begonia grandis evansiana

Basic Information

Family: Begoniaceae

Genus: begonia

Plant ID (slug): begonia-grandis-evansiana

Numeric ID: 21278

USDA Hardiness: 6-9

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Begonia grandis evansiana is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - China, Japan, Himalayas(Malaya).

Habitats

Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Ground Cover;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Anodyne Antiphlogistic Antispasmodic The tuberous roots and fruits are anodyne, antiphlogistic and antispasmodic. Stimulates blood circulation[147]. A decoction is used in the treatment of traumatic pain, haematemesis, gonorrhoea, post-partum vaginal discharge, amenorrhoea and snakebites[147].