Begonia obversa
C. B. Clarke
Begoniaceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
A tropical herbaceous plant of the Begoniaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are eaten.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, India,
Notes
Some records have it as possibly now Begonia picta Sm.
Also Known As
Baya, Babarai, Lukhu
References (2)
- Srivastava, R. C., 2010, Traditional knowledge of Nyishi (Daffla) tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. 9(1):26-37
- Srivastava, R. C., et al, 2010, Indigenous biodiversity of Apatani plateau: Learning on biolcultural knowledge of Apani tribe of Qrunachal Pradesh for sustainable livelihoods. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge 9(3): 432-442
