Star Begonia (Begonia Heracleifolia) is a perennial herb in the Begoniaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or dappled_shade or filtered_light light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Begonia heracleifolia, commonly known as the star begonia, is a rhizomatous species native to Mexico and northern Central America, noted for its palmate leaves with distinctive white principal veins and burgundy undersides.