Hemitelia latebrosa
(Wall. ex Hook.) Mett.
Cyatheaceae Edible: Fronds, Leaves
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Description
A tree fern. It grows 3-7 m tall. The stem are crooked. The fronds are widely spreading. The leaves are divided 2 or 3 times. They are 2-3 m long.
Edible Uses
The young curled-up leaves (fronds) are cooked and eaten after being peeled.
Traditional Uses
The young curled up leaves are cooked and eaten. They are peeled.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in west Java. It grows between 500-1,600 m above sea level. It is usually in moist forest and along streams.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, SE Asia,
Notes
An unresolved name in The Plant List. Probably now Cyathea.
Synonyms
Cyathea latebrosa Wall.
Also Known As
Paku lutung, Paku riung, Paku ronjok
References (1)
- Ochse, J.J. et al, 1931, Vegetables of the Dutch East Indies. Asher reprint. p 214
