Allantodia spectabilis

Family: Athyriaceae

What it is like

A fern. It has black creeping rhizomes. These are 1 mm thick. The fertile fronds are 1.2 m long and 60 cm across at the base.

Also put in the family Woodsiaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Nepal it occurs at 2,100 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Himalayas, Indonesia, Nepal, SE Asia, West Papua

How it is used for food

The young leaves or fronds are cooked in stir-fries or soup.

Fronds are sold in local markets.

Edible parts

Leaves, fronds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Neuro

Synonyms

Allantodia multicaudata (Wall. ex C. B. Clarke) W. M. Chu; Asplenium multicaudatum Wall. ex C. B. Clarke; Asplenium spectabile Wall. ex Mett.; Athyrium spectabile (Wall. ex Mett.) C. Presl.; Diplazium griffithii Bedd.; Diplazium spectabile (Wall. ex Mett.) Bir and others