Begoniaceae · Begonia

Malabari Kapru / Malabar Begonia

Begonia malabarica

Herboutdoor
Habit
Herb
Found in India
Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala
Flowering
August-April

Plant Details

Scientific name
Begonia malabarica
Genus
Begonia
Habit
Herb
Habitat
Evergreen and semi-Evergreen forests
Habitat type
Forest
Native to
India, Sri Lanka
Distribution
India, Sri Lanka
Found in India
Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala
Flowering & fruiting
August-April
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Local Names

Tamil
செங்குருந்து
Malayalam
ബെഗോണിയ മലബാറിക്ക
Marathi
मलबारी काप्रु malabari kapru

About Malabari Kapru

Malabar Begonia (Begonia malabarica) is a herb belonging to the Begoniaceae family (Begonia Family). It is typically found in evergreen and semi-evergreen forests. It is native to India, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-April.

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Botanical family

Begoniaceae

Begonia Family

Malabari Kapru belongs to the Begoniaceae family.

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