Thelypteris arbuscula
(Willd.) K. Iwats.
Fern
Dryopteridaceae Edible: Fronds, Leaves
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Description
A fern. It has an erect rhizome 30 cm tall. It has a thick layer of roots and scales. The fronds form tufts up to 1.5 m tall. The blades are narrowly oblong. They are 35-70 cm long and 12-28 cm wide. They are twice divided.
Edible Uses
The fronds are eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Tanzania, Mauritius, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Sri Lanka,
Notes
There are about 200 Dryopteris species.
Synonyms
Aspidium arbuscula Willd.Aspidium hookeri SweetCyclosorus arbusculus (Willd.) ChingDryopteris arbuscula (Willd.) KuntzeNephrodium arbuscula (Willd.) Desv.Nephrodium hookeri Houlston & MooreNephrodium puberum J. Sm.Sphaerostephanos arbuscula (Willd.) HolttumThelypteris arbuscula (Willd.) K. Iwats
References (3)
- Croft, J., 1982, Ferns and Man in New Guinea (As Dryopteris arbuscula)
- Powell, J.M., Ethnobotany. In Paijmans, K., 1976, New Guinea Vegetation. Australian National University Press. p 109 (As Dryopteris cf. arbuscula)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
