Belvisia sp
Polypodiaceae Edible: Leaves - salt
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Description
A fern. It is parasitic and grows attached to Cordyline sp. The fronds are 50 cm long.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are processed to make salt.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are used to make salt.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Papua New Guinea, PNG,
Notes
Possibly Belvisia novoguineensis
References (1)
- Hide, R., et al, 1979, A checklist of some plants in the territory of the Sinasina Nimai (Simbai Province, Papua New Guinea), with notes on their uses. Department Anthropology, University of Aukland
