This central African begonia is widely distributed in Gabon. It is also present in Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Congo Brazzaville and DRC.
It is found in primary and secondary forests up to 1,000 m altitude. It grows both on flat ground and on slopes, banks or rock faces. It favours riverbanks, even in temporarily flooded areas.
Rhizomatous plant that can reach 25 to 30 cm in height. Its leaves, very rarely peltate, are oval to obovate, with a sinuous or crenate margin. The base of the blade is rounded to cordate on one side and auriculate on the other. Its flowers, most often yellow, can occasionally be white.
This begonia should be grown in a terrarium, on a well-drained substrate. Provide high humidity (75 to 80%) and daytime temperatures ranging from 20 to 30°C.
