Diplazium melanocaulon
Brack.
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Description
A fern. The fronds are divided 2-3 times. The fronds are 70 cm high and 50 cm wide.
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Edible Uses
The fronds and leaves are eaten.
Medicinal Uses
The plant is regarded as having medicinal properties.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows at low altitudes.
Where It Grows
Fiji, Pacific,
Notes
An unresolved name in The Plant List. It is regarded as having medicinal properties.
Synonyms
Athyrium melanocaulon (Brack.) Milde
Also Known As
Otaloa, Ota levu, Qale seva, Wata
References (1)
- Jansen, A. A. J., et al, (Eds), 1990, Food and Nutrition in Fiji. Volume One. p 52 (As Athyrium melanocaulon)
