Begonia poggei
Warb.
Begoniaceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
A tropical herb in the Begoniaceae family with edible leaves. It can be propagated from seeds or vegetative cuttings.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Central Africa, Congo,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown by seeds or by vegetative means.
Notes
There are 900-1,000-1,500 Begonia species.
References (4)
- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 58
- Martin, F.W. & Ruberte, R.M., 1979, Edible Leaves of the Tropics. Antillian College Press, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. p 178
- Okigbo, B.N., Vegetables in Tropical Africa, in Opena, R.T. & Kyomo, M.L., 1990, Vegetable Research and development in SADCC countries. Asian Vegetable Research and development Centre. Taiwan. p 38
- Terra, G.J.A., 1973, Tropical Vegetables. Communication 54e Royal Tropical Institute, Amsterdam, p 29
