B. Thelmae is a species from the Philippines, there’s no person who can be found to discover and named the begonia. The plant likely came to attention to botanists while they were exploring the very diverse flora of the Philippine archipelago. “Thelmae” may have a hint of personal connection, maybe, named in honor of someone who could have been a discoverer of botany. B. Thelmae was not always accessible to hobbyist because it was more likely to be in specialist collections and botanical gardens. This begonia has very unique features, it has small, fuzzy, green with bronze-accented leaves. This plant would do best in terrariums because of its compact size and trailing habit.
