Earlike begonia, Cathedral begonia
Begonia auriculata
Family: Begoniaceae
What it is like
A herb that has a rhizome. The stems are branched, pink and hairy. The leaves are small and waxy. They are a coppery olive green with a silvery green towards the centre on the upper surface. They are brownish-red underneath. The leaf stalks are long, pink and hairy. The flowers are in groups and have green bracts. The flowers are pink.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the humid tropics between 300-1,800 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, Central Africa, Gabon, Guinea, Guinée, Indonesia, SE Asia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from cuttings.
Its other names
Local names
Begonia katedral