Begonia semperflorens

Begonia semperflorens is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is severe. Also known as Wax Begonia and Bedding Begonia.

dogs cats horses

Mild Moderate Severe Critical

If your animal ate this plant, call your veterinarian, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control on (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline on (855) 764-7661. Fees may apply.

Symptoms to watch for

Kidney Failure Vomiting Drooling

The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.

About

Begonia cucullata, also known as clubbed begonia, is a species of the Begoniaceae that is native to South American countries of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. A common garden plant and part of the section Begonia, it was described in 1805 by Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765–1812). The specific epithet "cucullata" means "resembling a hood" or "hooded".

Common Names

  • Wax Begonia
  • Bedding Begonia

Also recorded as Clubbed begonia and Clubed Begonia.

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Facts

Family
Begoniaceae
Duration
Perennial
Growth habit
Forb/herb
In the wild
BR, PY, AR, US, RE, CO + more
Source
Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Elsewhere

Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.