Selaginella wallichii
(Hook. & Grev.) Spring
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Description
A fern. It grows in soil and keeps growing from year to year. It is erect and 40-70 cm tall. It has creeping underground rhizomes and stolons. The main stem is branched with branches along the stem. There are 4-8 pairs of leafy branches. The leaves on the main stem are larger than on the branches.
Edible Uses
The young tender leaves or fronds are cooked and eaten as a vegetable.
Traditional Uses
The young tender leaves or fronds are cooked and eaten as a vegetable.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in shaded places in forests. It grows between 100-1,500 m above sea level in south China. In Yunnan.
Where It Grows
Asia, Cambodia, China, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Hojum, Wa shi juan bai
References (2)
- Srivastava, R. C., 2009, Traditional knowledge of Adi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh on plants. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. 8(2): 146-153
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
