Begonia laciniata
Family: Begoniaceae
What it is like
A small herb. It grows 60-100 cm high. It keeps growing from year to year. The leaves have lobes. The flowers are pink.
There are 900-1,000-1,500 Begonia species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. In Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Indochina, Myanmar, SE Asia, Taiwan, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten fresh or cooked as a flavouring.
Edible parts
Leaves, flavouring
How it is grown
Leaves are available throughout the year.
Its other names
Local names
Kyaukchin-gyi, Palou, Pachoule, Thuhaiduong ria
Synonyms
Possibly syn of Begonia palmata