Adiantum flabellulatum
L.
Fan-leaved maidenhair
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Description
A subtropical fern in the maidenhair family, growing 20-45 cm tall. It thrives in acid soils at elevations up to 1,000 m and is sold in local markets.
Edible Uses
The leaves are brewed as tea.
Medicinal Uses
It is used as a herbal medicine.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in acid soils. It grows up to 1,000 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, SE Asia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam,
Other Information
It is sold in local markets.
Notes
Also put in the family Adiantaceae. It is used as a herbal medicine.
Synonyms
Adiantum amoenum Wall. ex Hook & Grev.Adiantum fuscum Retz.
Also Known As
Wū jiǎo māo
References (1)
- Li, D. et al, 2017, Ethnobotanical survey of herbal tea plants from the traditional markets in Chaoshan, China. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 205 (2017) 195-206
