Drynaria sparsisora
(Desv.) T. Moore
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Description
A fern.
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Medicinal Uses
The plant (part not specified) is used as a medicine for the eyes. The rhizome is applied to snake bites. The rhizomes are said to treat similar diseases to those treated by the rhizomes of Drynaria quercifolia, such as diarrhoea and gonorrhea. Both the fertile fronds and the rhizomes have shown a moderately high antioxidant activity The fertile fronds have shown a high degree of tyrosinase enhancement and increases melanogenesis. It could have potential as a tanning agent etc.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Australia, East Timor, Papua New Guinea, PNG,
Other Uses
Children use the base fronds as kites.
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
