Hypolepis hostilis
(Kunze) C. Presl.
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Description
A tropical fern in the family Dennstaedtiaceae with edible fronds and midrib.
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Edible Uses
The midrib is grated and used in soup. Both fronds and midrib are edible portions.
Traditional Uses
The midrib is grated and used in soup.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, South America, Suriname, Venezuela,
Synonyms
Cheilanthes hostilis KunzeHypolepis buchtienii Rosenst.Hypolepis parviloba Fée
Also Known As
Chachi, Garabato yuyo
References (4)
- Barfod, A. S. & Kvist, L. P., 1996, Comparative Ethnobotanical Studies of the Amerindian Groups in Coastal Ecuador. The Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters. p 80
- Borelli, T., et al, 2020, Born to Eat Wild: An Integrated Conservation Approach to Secure Wild Food Plants for Food Security and Nutrition. Plants 2020, 9, 1299 p 9
- Kew Plants of the World On line
- Torre, de la L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 126
