Selaginella caudata
(Desv.) Spring.
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Description
A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It can be erect or lying along the ground. It grows 5-120 cm high. It has many branches. The stems form roots at the base. The branches spread in the one plane. The leaves are divided four times. There are 2 outer rows and 2 inner rows pressed against the stem. The fertile parts of the stem are like a spike at the end of the stems.
Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten raw or steamed.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are eaten raw or steamed.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. In Indonesia is grow up to 750 m above sea level. It is often in humid shady places.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, SE Asia, Timor-Leste,
Also Known As
Daun rane, Paku rane, Taj lantuan, Tapak dara, Takar ajam
References (1)
- Ochse, J. J. et al, 1931, Vegetables of the Dutch East Indies. Asher reprint. p 663
