Sphaeropteris aeneifolia
(Alderw.) R. M. Tryon
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Summary
Source: WikipediaSphaeropteris aeneifolia is a tree fern native to the montane rainforests of New Guinea. Its most interesting characteristic is that it produces whorls of up to twelve fronds at a time.
Description
A tree fern in the Cyatheaceae family found in tropical areas.
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Edible Uses
The fronds and leaves are edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, SE Asia,
Synonyms
Alsophila aeneifolia Alderw.Cyathea aeneifolia (Alerw.) DominCyathea aeneifolia var. macrophylla HolttumCyathea curvipinnula C. Chr.Cyathea melanacantha Copel.
Also Known As
Malingi
References (5)
- Haberle, S., 2005, Ethnobotany of the Tari basin, Southern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea. Palaeoworks Technical Paper 6. (As Cyathea aeneifolia)
- Kalkman, 1970, (As Cyathea aeneifolia)
- Vink, 1970, (As Cyathea aeneifolia)
- Wood, 1984, (As Cyathea aeneifolia)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
