Hemionitis calomelanos

Family: Pteridaceae

What it is like

A fern. The leaves are narrowly oval to triangular. They are 43 cm long by 25 cm wide and have 2 sets of pinnae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 1,500-1,800 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Botswana, China, Comoros, Congo DR, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Europe, Himalayas, India, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Pakistan, Reunion, Rwanda, Somalia, Swaziland, South Africa, Spain, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Pellaea calomelanos (Sw.) Link; Pteris calomelanos Sw. Pteris hastata Thunb.; and others