Asplenium cymbifolium
Christ
Aspleniaceae Edible: Leaves, Fronds
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Description
A tropical fern in the family Aspleniaceae with young leaves and fronds used as food.
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Edible Uses
The young leaves are boiled and eaten.
Traditional Uses
The young leaves are boiled and eaten.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, SE Asia, Solomon Islands,
Synonyms
Neottopteris cymbifolia (Christ) Tagawa
Also Known As
Soba
References (2)
- Flavelle, A. J., 1991, A Traditional Agroforestry Landscape on Fergusson Island, Papua New Guinea. M. Sc. Univ. of British Columia. p 160
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
