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;