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Alsophila micra

R. M. Tryon

Cyatheaceae Edible: Fronds ?

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Description

A tropical tree fern in the family Cyatheaceae recorded at elevations around 1,750 m.

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Edible Uses

The fronds are eaten.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant. It has been recorded at 1,750 m above sea level.

Where It Grows

Asia, Indonesia, New Guinea, Papua, SE Asia,

Synonyms

Cyathea parva Copel.

References (1)

  • World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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