Begonia microsperma is a compact African begonia species prized for its richly textured foliage. The leaves are asymmetrically shaped (a hallmark of begonias), often broadly ovate with undulating margins and a pronounced puckered or bullate surface. The colour tends to be a medium‑bright green with a slightly glossy finish, and new growth may appear lighter before maturing. The plant produces small yellow flowers borne above the leaves on slender stalks.