Fern
Stenochlaena areolaris

Family: Blechnaceae

What it is like

A fern. It often grows in the crown of palms where there is water. It can also grow on pandanus. The rhizome is 30-90 cm long. The leaf blade has about 7 pairs of sterile leaflets. The fertile leaflets (pinnae) are narrow. The edges are curled back.

There are about 6 Stenochlaena species. They are swamp loving ferns of the tropics and subtropics.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows from sea level to 1,500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Pacific, Papua, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves, fronds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Lomaria areolaris Harr.; Spicanta areolaris (Harr.) Kuntze;