Thelypteris truncata
(Poir.) K. Iwats.
Fern
Thelypteridaceae Edible: Fronds, Leaves
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Description
A large fern. It has an erect trunk and a crown of fronds at the top. The fronds are 80-120 cm long. They are twice divided.
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Edible Uses
The fronds and leaves are eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, China, Christmas Island, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Caledonia, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, SE Asia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet, Vietnam,
Notes
There are about 200 Dryopteris species.
Synonyms
Aspidium abortivum BlumeDryopteris truncata (Poir.) KuntzeNephrodium truncatum (Poir.) C. PreslPolypodium truncatum Poir.Polystichum truncatum (Poir.) Gaudich.Thelypteris truncata (Poir.) K. Iwats.and several others
References (2)
- Powell, J.M., Ethnobotany. In Paijmans, K., 1976, New Guinea Vegetation. Australian National University Press. p 109 (As Pneumatopteris truncata)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
