Begonia bullatifolia L.Kollmann is a smaller-growing, but nonetheless absolutely stunning species. It has probably the most bullate foliage out there (hence the name). Its leaves are round to slightly oval, deep green to silver, and with conspicuous burgundy veneation on the underside.
Genus name was established in mid 18th century: modern Latin, named in honour of the French administrator and amateur botanist Michel Bégon (1638–1710) by the botanist Charles Plumier (1646–1704), who discovered the plant on the island of Santo Domingo.
Begonia bullatifolia
Begonia bullatifolia is approx. 15 cm tall and comes in a ⌀ 14 cm pot.
