Fern
Thelypteris truncata

Family: Thelypteridaceae

What it is like

A large fern. It has an erect trunk and a crown of fronds at the top. The fronds are 80-120 cm long. They are twice divided.

There are about 200 Dryopteris species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, China, Christmas Island, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Caledonia, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, SE Asia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet, Vietnam

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fronds, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Aspidium abortivum Blume; Dryopteris truncata (Poir.) Kuntze; Nephrodium truncatum (Poir.) C. Presl; Polypodium truncatum Poir.; Polystichum truncatum (Poir.) Gaudich.; Thelypteris truncata (Poir.) K. Iwats.; and several others