Trigonospora ciliata
(Wall. ex Benth.) Holttum
Thelypteridaceae Edible: Leaves, Fronds
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Description
A tropical fern in the Thelypteridaceae family native to Yunnan. The tender leaves and fronds are traditionally cooked and eaten as a vegetable.
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Edible Uses
The tender leaves and fronds are cooked and eaten as a vegetable.
Traditional Uses
The tender leaves are cooked and eaten as a vegetable.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. In Yunnan.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Nepal,
Synonyms
Aspidium ciliatum Wall. ex Benth.Lastrea calcarata var. ciliata (Wall. ex Benth.) Bedd.Trigonospora ciliata (Wall. ex Benth.) Holttumand others
Possibly now Pseudocyclosporus ciliatus (Benth.) Ching
Also Known As
Akalami, Lu mao jin xing jue
References (1)
- Srivastava, R. C., 2010, Traditional knowledge of Nyishi (Daffla) tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. 9(1):26-37 (As Trigonopsora ciliata)
