Bantam fern
Asplenium bantamense

Family: Aspleniaceae

What it is like

A fern that grows in soil. The fronds have leaflets along the stalk. The fronds are 50 cm long by 26 cm wide. There are 2-5 side leaflets/ They are rounded at the base and pointed at the tip.

Also put in the family Woodsiaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in lowland mountain forests in shaded places by streams between 20-1,600 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Malesia, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fronds, leaves, vegetable

How it is grown

Plants can be grown by spores or from the rhizome.

Its other names

Local names

Pakis bantam

Synonyms

Diplazium bantamense Blume;