Begonia amphioxus

Spotted Cane Begonia

Wild SpeciesVery Rare Species
££££ · CollectorVery LowSabah, northern Borneo (humid forest, moist limestone outcrops)
Spotted Cane Begonia

Morphology

leaf ShapeNarrow, lanceolate
leaf Length5-12 cm
leaf Width1.5-4 cm
petiole ColorShort, reddish
venationVivid red venation against bronzy-olive blade
textureThin-coriaceous with silvery-pink spots and red undersides
variegationSilvery-pink spots, red venation, red margins (natural species markings)
growth HabitUpright segmented red canes with airy branching habit

About

Begonia amphioxus, described by Sands, is one of the most visually dramatic begonias in cultivation — a rare upright species from the humid tropical forests of Sabah in northern Borneo, typically found on moist limestone outcrops, humus-rich soil and decaying leaf litter in warm, constantly humid, shaded understory conditions. The slender, segmented red canes carry narrow, lanceolate leaves of olive to bronzy green bearing vivid red venation, red margins and numerous silvery-pink spots, with undersides entirely red. The combination of the cane habit, the narrow pointed leaf form and the exuberant spotting and venation makes amphioxus one of the most sought-after Begonia species worldwide — a plant that commands immediate attention from any serious collector and considerable prices to match.

Climate Profile

OriginSabah, northern Borneo (humid forest, moist limestone outcrops)
HumidityVery high humidity (80-90%)
Temperature20-28°C
LightMedium to bright indirect light
FamilyBegoniaceae
GenusBegonia

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Quick Facts

growth HabitUpright cane, slender-stemmed
mature SizeMedium (50-100 cm tall)
lightMedium to bright indirect light
humidityVery high humidity (80-90%)
temperature20-28°C
difficultyAdvanced
growth SpeedSlow to Moderate
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