Begonia sutherlandii

Family: Begoniaceae

What it is like

A herb. It has one or several stems from a tuber. These are 1 m long. They are slender, fleshy and leafy. The leaves are oval to sword shape and 25 cm long by 15 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Eswatini, South Africa, Southern Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten as a snack.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Begonia buttonii Irmsch.; and several others