Begonia sutherlandii aka Sutherland Begonia

Begonia sutherlandii, also known as the Sutherland begonia or iwozya in Kimalila, Tanzania, is a tuberous flowering perennial plant in the Begoniaceae family. It grows up to 0.5 meters in height, with fleshy pink stems ranging from 10 to 80 centimeters in length. This plant is native to the southern highlands of Tanzania, where it can be found hanging over rocks in damp shady areas or on trees. It can also be found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Africa. The leaves of Begonia sutherlandii are typically dark green with red veins and are covered in short hairs on the underside. They have an asymmetrical shape and toothed margins. Throughout the summer, the plant produces flowers in pendent panicles that are usually orange or orange-red with yellow anthers. These flowers have a diameter of 20-26 millimeters. Begonia sutherlandii is a deciduous tuberous perennial that reaches a height of 30 centimeters. It has trailing red stems, light green leaves, often veined with red, and abundant orange flowers that are 2 centimeters in diameter. It blooms during the summer and early autumn. This plant can be cultivated outdoors in frost-free areas and has been recognized with the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.