Begonia, Tengoor
Begonia annulata

Family: Begoniaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 10-20 cm tall. The leaves are simple and alternate. They are oval and have teeth. The flowers are white. The fruit are 3-angled capsules.

There are 1,400-1,500 Begonia species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It cannot tolerate frost. It suits hardiness zones above 10.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Himalayas, India, Malaysia, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The leaves are eaten as a pot herb. They are used in chutney.

Leaves are sold in local markets.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Lalruanga-dar-nawhna, Tokpata

Synonyms

Begonia barbata Wall. ex A. DC.; Begonia griffithii Hook.; Platycentrum annulatum (K. Koch) Regel;