Diplazium stipitipinnula
Holltum
Takuma mambili
Athyriaceae Edible: Fronds, Leaves
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Description
A non woody fern up to 1 to 1.5 m tall. The young fronds when developing have hairs and are a dirty black colour.
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Edible Uses
Young leaves are cooked and eaten, with the fibrous stem removed before consumption.
Traditional Uses
The young leaves are cooked and eaten. The fibrous stem is removed.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. It commonly grows by rivers and in wet places. It is usually in ditches and the bottoms of valleys.
Where It Grows
Pacific, Solomon Islands,
Notes
There are about 300-600 Diplazium species. They have also been put in the families Aspleniaceae and Woodsiaceae.
Also Known As
Dada’ame, Lame, Leoleo, Qolu, Raraa’a, Takuma, Vuatete
References (3)
- Flora of Solomon Islands
- French, B.R., 2010, Food Plants of Solomon Islands. A Compendium. Food Plants International Inc. p 108
- 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 87
