Pteridium centraliafricanum
(Hieron.) Alston
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Description
An erect fern. It grows 1-3 m tall. It has long underground rhizomes that put up shoots. The stem is thick, rounded and hairy. The leaf is compound and 45 cm long with loves. Each leaf has about 21 pairs of leaflets.
Edible Uses
The young fronds and leaves are eaten, and the plant is sold in local markets.
Traditional Uses
The young leaves or fronds are eaten. Caution: It should probably not be eaten in large amounts.
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Known Hazards
Should probably not be eaten in large amounts.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Angola, Central Africa, Congo DR, Congo R,
Cultivation
It can grow from spores or rhizomes.
Other Information
It is sold in local markets.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Mitekwa
References (4)
- Koni, J. M. & Bostein, K., 2008, Noms et usages des plantes utiles chez les Nsong, DR Congo. University of Gothenburg. Department of Oriental and African Languages.
- Latham, P & Mbuta, A., 2017, Useful Plants of Central Province, Democratic Republic of Congo. Volume 2. Salvation Army p 120
- Mawunu, M., et al, 2022, Ethnobotanical uses of wild edible plants of Mucuba municipality, Angola. Natural Resources for Human Health. 2022, 0:1-10
- Nkeoua, G. & Boundzanga, G. C., 1999, Donnees sur les produits forestieres non ligneux en Republique du Congo. FAO. p 35
