Begonia rubrovenia
Family: Begoniaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 20 cm tall. It has a thick rootstock. The leaves are sword shaped and red underneath. The flowers have white red veins. The fruit is a triangle shape with many seeds.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. In Sikkim it grows between 500-1,500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bhutan, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Sikkim, Vietnam
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaf stalk
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Thuhaiduong gan-do