Pneumatopteris sogerensis
(A. Gepp.) Holttum
Giant Creek Fern
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Description
A fern which grows on dry land. It forms large clumps. The rootstock forms a short slender trunk. The fronds are 50-200 cm long by 40-60 cm across. They are dark green and soft or fleshy. The side leaflets (pinnae) spread at right angles and are 20-30 cm long by 2.5-3 cm wide. The lowest 5 or 6 pairs occur as small lobes. Possibly now Thelypteris sogerensis
Edible Uses
The fronds and leaves are edible and commonly sold in local markets.
Medicinal Uses
No medicinal uses documented.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It occurs in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and the Solomons as well as Australia. It grows near streams and on gentle slopes. It is in rainforests often at medium to high altitudes above sea level. It can grow in temperate regions. It does best in a sheltered position where there is adequate moisture and a well drained soil. It grows better if kept well watered and improves when fertilisers are applied.
Where It Grows
Asia, Australia, Indonesia, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, SE Asia, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu,
Cultivation
It is grown from spores.
Other Information
It is commonly sold in local markets.
Notes
There are about 76 Pneumatopteris species.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Kamukat, Ogobutom, Yugorum
References (8)
- Andrews, S.B., 1990, Ferns of Queensland. A handbook to the ferns and fern allies. Queensland DPI p 363
- Chaffey, C.H., 1999, Australian Ferns. Growing them successfully. Kangaroo Press. p 11, 195,
- Croft, J., 1982, Ferns and Man in New Guinea
- Elliot, W.R., & Jones, D.L., 1997, Encyclopedia of Australian Plants suitable for cultivation. Vol 7. Lothian. p 387
- French, B.R., 2010, Food Plants of Solomon Islands. A Compendium. Food Plants International Inc. p 116
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- Jones D, L, 1986, Ornamental Rainforest Plants in Australia, Reed Books, p 312
- Leach, G. J., 1988, Bush Food Plants of the Blackwater and Karawari Rivers Area, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea. Science in New Guinea 14(2). p 98
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (As Thelypteris sogerensis)
