Sphaeropteris brunoniana
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Summary
Source: WikipediaSphaeropteris brunoniana, synonym Cyathea brunoniana, is a fern in the family Cyatheaceae.
Description
A tree fern. It can be 10-20 m tall. The trunk can be 20 cm across. The blades are twice divided and 2-3 m long by 1.6 m wide.
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Edible Uses
The fronds and leaves are eaten as a vegetable.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in evergreen forests between 500-1,200 m in southern China. In Yunnan.
Where It Grows
Asia, Bangladesh, China, Himalayas, India, Myanmar, Nepal, SE Asia, Vietnam,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Bai suo luo
References (1)
- Xu, You-Kai, et al, 2004, Wild Vegetable Resources and Market Survey in Xishuangbanna, Southwest China. Economic Botany. 58(4): 647-667.
