Species

B. manicata var. manicata

Photos

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Identity

Genus: Begonia
Name: B. manicata var. manicata
Form Variety: var. manicata
Author: Brongniart, Herb. Gen. de L’Amateur
Publication Date: 1842
Date of Origin: 1837
Country: Mexico, Guatemala
Region: America
Section: Gireoudia
Chr 2n: 28
Plant Type: Rhizomatous
Synonyms and Comments: B. U171; B. U179; B. lepidota Liebmann, Vid. Medd. Naturh. F. Kjöbenhavn 1852 :17. 1853. —A. de Candolle in Martius, Fl. Bras. 4(1):388. 1861; B. schizolepis Liebmann, Vid. Medd. Naturh. F. Kjöbenhavn 1852 :17. 1853; B. robustior Standley & Williams, Ceiba 1:155. 1950.—L.B. Smith & D.C. Wasshausen, Phytologia 54:469. 1984.; B. manicata hort. Paris ex Otto & Dietrich, Allg. Gartenzeitung 11:35. 1843. —A. de Candolle, Prodr. 15(1):342. 1864;
Reference: Herb. Gen. de L’Amateur 3:pl.46. 1842, non visus. —Lemaire, Hort. Universel 4:33, pl. 1843. —Cels, J. des Jardins 1841–2 :104, pl. 32. 1842. —A. de Candolle in Martius, Fl. Bras. 4(1);388, pl. 101. 1861. —Stapf. Bot. Mag. 150:pl. 9055. 1925; JGSL9/08;
Article References: The Garden, v. 36 1889; The Garden, v. 86, (1922);
Photo References: Murotani, Begonia in Colour :125. 1983; The Begonian, Mar 1961; Exotica - Pictorial Encyclopedia of Indoor plants;

Plant

Description: The Garden, v. 36 1889 WINTER-FLOWERING BEGONIAS. In common with the tuberous-rooted section of Begonias that flower during the summer months, those that bloom throughout the autumn and winter have within the last few years become far more popular than hitherto, and some of our most prominent hybridists have devoted their attention to the production of new varieties. Among the older winter-flowering Begonias may be mentioned several of the original species and hybrids raised therefrom, most of which are of a shrubby character, while recently the curious peltate leaved B. socotrana and some of the tuberous-rooted class have been successfully employed in the production of the newer hybrids. Of varieties not springing from either of these two just mentioned and of original species valuable for their winter blooming qualities may be especially mentioned. B. manicata - The large branching spikes of small pinkish blossoms render this species, if less showy than most of the others, still very ornamental, especially where arranged with other plants of this there is a variety whose leaves are spotted with yellow after the manner of Farfugium grande, but the variegation is not very constant.; The Garden, v. 86, (1922) Begonia manicata in its way is the finest of all the winter flowering Begonias. ln addition to its elegant sprays of flowers it lasts in good condition for well over three months, that is, if it is kept in a cool house when in flower. Most cultivators keep it in a stove temperature, under which conditions the flowers come a poor color and only last for a few weeks. From now until the end of the month is a good time to propagate this Begonia by means of cuttings, which root readily in a close case. When potted off and growing they require a genial growing temperature of some 55° to 60°F until the flowers show signs of color, when they should be removed to a cool house. The first season their flowering pots should be 6 or 7 in. in size. After flowering they should towards the end of May be potted on until they are in 10 in. and 12 in. pots, in which they should make fine specimen plants 6 ft. to 7 ft. high when in flower. Such specimens are invaluable for grouping in a large conservatory.
Stem Type: Erect
Other Features: Basket Plant

Lineage

34 descendants

Parents

No parentage recorded.

B. U171; B. U179; B. lepidota Liebmann, Vid. Medd. Naturh. F. Kjöbenhavn 1852 :17. 1853. —A. de Candolle in Martius, Fl. Bras. 4(1):388. 1861; B. schizolepis Liebmann, Vid. Medd. Naturh. F. Kjöbenhavn 1852 :17. 1853; B. robustior Standley & Williams, Ceiba 1:155. 1950.—L.B. Smith & D.C. Wasshausen, Phytologia 54:469. 1984.; B. manicata hort. Paris ex Otto & Dietrich, Allg. Gartenzeitung 11:35. 1843. —A. de Candolle, Prodr. 15(1):342. 1864;