Taxon

Begonia dregei

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Common name: Wilde begonia, Maple-leaved begonia, iDlula
Family: Begoniaceae (Begonia)
Distribution: Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal
Habitat: Rocky, mossy cliffs and steep banks in forests
National red list: Endangered
Life form: Herbaceous perennial
Comments: This is one of only five Begonia species that are indigenous to South Africa. Begonia dregei is a rare species that only occurs in forests on the eastern coast of South Africa. Due to harvesting for the medicinal market, this species is now endangered.
Links: iNaturalist.org • Plantz Africa • Red List of South African Plants • Royal Horticultural Society

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