Cyathea brackenridgei
Mettenius
Kwa'e bulu
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Description
A tree fern. The stem is dark coloured with a narrow trunk 10-12 cm across and 5-6 m long. It can be 10 m tall. The fronds are divided 2 or 3 times. They are 2-3 m long. The stalk is covered with scales.
Edible Uses
The young tender fronds are cooked and eaten, though they can be bitter and somewhat fibrous unless well cooked.
Traditional Uses
The young tender fronds are eaten cooked. Unless well cooked it can be bitter and is somewhat fibrous.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in wet forests and beside streams.
Where It Grows
Pacific, Solomon Islands,
Notes
There are about 800 Cyathea species.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Kugui, Kurakwa, Raive, Reve, Tine, Tong naha smoni
References (5)
- Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavum 1:56. 1863
- Flora of Solomon Islands
- French, B.R., 2010, Food Plants of Solomon Islands. A Compendium. Food Plants International Inc. p 109
- Henderson, C.P. and I.R.Hancock, 1988, A Guide to the Useful Plants of the Solomon Islands. Res. Dept. Min of Ag. & Lands. Honiara, Solomon Islands. p 94
- Large, M.F., & Braggins, J.E., 2004, Tree Ferns. CSIRO Publishing, Melbourne, Australia. p 105
