Angiopteris confertinervia
Ching
fern, Mong trau, Chi lai
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Description
A fern with fronds which are twice divided. The fronds are 1.5-2 m long. The small leaflets are 9 cm long by 2 cm wide.
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Edible Uses
The roots are used as a vegetable.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in southern China between 100-200 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Indochina, SE Asia, Vietnam,
Notes
There are up to 100 (200) Angiopteris species. Also put in the family Angiopteridaceae.
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaves | 92.8 | 63 | 15 | 0.8 | — | 17 | — | — |
References (3)
- Mot So Rau Dai an Duoc O Vietnam. Wild edible Vegetables. Ha Noi 1994, p 168
- Ogle, B. M., et al, 2003, Food, Feed or Medicine: The Multiple Functions of Edible Wild Plants in Vietnam. Economic Botany 57(1): 103-117
- Pham-Hoang Ho, 1999, An Illustrated Flora of Vietnam. Nha Xuat Ban Tre. p 41
