Begonia baumannii
Family: Begoniaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It forms a tuber. The leaves are round and 15 cm across. The edges are wavy. The flowers are large and red on long stalks.
Where it is found
It is a high altitude tropical plant. It grows in rocky places between 2,500-3,400 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andes, Bolivia, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves ?
How it is grown
It can be grown by stem cuttings.
Its other names
Local names
Killu-killu