Manicata begonia
Begonia manicata
Family: Begoniaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 60 cm tall. It has a rhizome. The stems and short and fleshy. The leaves are oval and unequal on opposite sides. They are 8-25 cm long by 5-13 cm wide. They are oblique heart shaped at the base. There are teeth along the edge. They are shiny light green above and reddish-green underneath.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. In Mexico it grows between 800-1,000 m altitude.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Central America (country/location of origin), Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia, Mexico, Nicaragua, North America, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The leaf stalks are sold in local markets.
Edible parts
Leaf stalk
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seeds or by leaf or stem cuttings.
Its other names
Local names
Begonia manikata, Comida de danto, Mantecaxocoyolli, Parona, Pavana, Sakil, Tecosxcoyolli