Begonia ulmifolia Willd.
Frost tender, shrubby, fibrous-rooted, branching species with toothed ovate-oblong, elm-like leaves, hairy on both sides, and clusters of small white flowers, to 1.5cm across, in winter. To 1.2m. [RHSD, Hortus].
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘Grows about three feet in height, branched, of a pale green colour, and thinly covered with short hairs. Leaves ovate, about three inches in length, serrate, pale green, and hairy on both sides. Flowers blush coloured, in little clusters, suspended by short footstalks from the upper portion of the stem.’ Introduced to Britain in 1822. [PD]. [FC p.274/1846]. LBC no.638/1822.
History at Camden Park
Appears to have been short-lived at Camden Park, only appearing in the 1843 catalogue.
Notes
Published Jun 20, 2009 - 04:34 PM | Last updated Jul 14, 2010 - 04:54 PM
Begonia ulmifolia Willd. | LBC no.638/1822 | HAAB
| Family | Begoniaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | South America |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Elm-leaved begonia |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Begonia ulmifolia |
| Confidence level | high |