⭐️ Begonia cucullata

by Sarah on December 06, 2024 in Begoniaceae

Traditional Herbs from Begonia cucullata

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Wash 30 g of fresh plants. Boil with 1 glass of water, boil until half the water remains.
Drink all at once, do it 2-3 times a day.

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Clean 50 g fresh plants. Boil with 400 ml of water for 15 minutes then strain.
Drink the concoction 2 times a day in the morning and evening.

What is Begonia cucullata Looks like??

Parts of Begonia cucullata that could be used

Leaves", "Flowers", "Roots", "Stems", "All Parts of the Plant

Begonia cucullata Distribution

Begonia cucullata is a plant native to South America, spreading from Bolivia to Brazil and Northern Argentina. Generally cultivated as an ornamental plant which is usually placed in a pot. Traditionally, this plant has medicinal properties. In Paraguay, the sap is used to treat sore throats. Additionally, the leaves and flowers can be consumed, both raw and cooked.
Agroecology of Begonia cucullata
Usually grows wild in wet tropical forests in lowlands to mountains and on damp hilly slopes. Found at an altitude of 0-1,000 m above sea level. Intolerant of low temperatures, below 12 �C and waterlogged conditions, but tolerant of dry conditions. Likes soil with good drainage, rich in organic matter, and a soil pH of 5.5-6.5.
Morphology of Begonia cucullata

Tap root, dirty white.
Stems reddish green, rarely hairy when young, hairy when mature.
Single leaves, sitting in a rosette of roots, asymmetrical shape, tip almost round, upper leaves shiny, pale green below soft hairy, serrated edges, finger bones.
Compound flowers, panicle shape, stalk 80-90 cm long, bract one, thin, 5-6 cm long, 3-4 cm wide, hairy smooth, stamens divided into three, in pairs, corolla three wings, one wide, the other two short, white to pink.
Fruit capsule, 24-30 mm long, 3 wings of unequal size.
Shaped seeds round, small, and white.

Cultivation of Begonia cucullata
Propagation is vegetative (leaf cuttings) and generative (seeds).

Begonia cucullata, more details :

Chemical Content of Begonia cucullata
Flavonoids, phenolics, oxalic acid, and anthocyanins.
Benefits of Begonia cucullata
Treats wounds, warts, fever, cough, stomach ache, swollen spleen, tooth and gum pain, sore throat, hiccups, diarrhea, dysentery, malaria, has activity as an analgesic, anti-inflammatory, laxative and diuretic.
Simplisia of Begonia cucullata

Pick good leaves, not damaged or rotten.
Wash the ingredients thoroughly with running water.
Dry the leaves in the sun for several days.
Store the dried simplicia ingredients in a clean container.

Another Facts for Begonia cucullata :

Synonym of Begonia cucullata
Begonia cucullata var. cucullate Willd.,, Begonia cucullata var. hookeri (A.DC.) L.B. Smm. & Schub.,, Begonia cuculifolia Hassk., �
Habitus of Begonia cucullata
Herb. Annual herb, reaches 60-75 cm in height
Habitat of Begonia cucullata