Fern
Dryopteris hirtipes

Family: Dryopteridaceae

What it is like

A fern which loses its leaves during the year. It has an erect rhizome. The plant is 60 cm high. It puts out a ring of long sword shaped fronds. These are divided along the stalk and bright green. They are 45 cm long. The midrib is green.

There are about 200 Dryopteris species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. They need moist humus rich soil and partial shade. It grows between 1,200-1,600 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Japan, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, SE Asia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Vietnam

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves, fronds

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from spores which should be planted fresh into soil of 15°C. Mature plants can also be divided.

Its other names

Local names

Pakis driopteris

Synonyms

Aspidium hirtipes Blume; Lastrea hirtipes (Blume) T. Moore; Nephrodium hirtipes (Blume) Hook.;