Native to East and Central Africa, Kosteletzkya begoniifolia is a perennial herb or small shrub that grows in montane forests, swamps, and marshes, at elevations around 1450 to 2350 m (4750 to 7700 ft). The species was originally classified as a Hibiscus based on its similar flowers, but it was ultimately transferred to Kosteletzkya, named after a Bohemian botanist. The plant reaches 0.4 to 2.8 m (1.3 to 9 ft) in height and grows upright or somewhat scrambling, with toothed foliage. Large flowers range from deep to pale pink and are followed by yellowish-brown fruit up to 12 mm (0.5 in) wide, containing kidney-shaped seeds.

Minimum tested germination rate is 73%

Collected in 2022 in Kenya