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Diplazium melanocaulon

Family: Athyriaceae


What it is like

A fern. The fronds are divided 2-3 times. The fronds are 70 cm high and 50 cm wide.

An unresolved name in The Plant List. It is regarded as having medicinal properties.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows at low altitudes.

Countries/locations it is found in

Fiji, Pacific


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fronds, leaves


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Otaloa, Ota levu, Qale seva, Wata

Synonyms

Athyrium melanocaulon (Brack.) Milde;