Hypolepis repens

Family: Dennstaedtiaceae

What it is like

A climbing fern. The rhizome is covered with brown hairs. The fronds are 2-4 m long and divided 3 times. The blades are up to 1.5 m wide. The leaflets are 20-50 cm long

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Antilles, Central America, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Puerto Rico, St. Kitts and Nevis, West Indies

How it is used for food

The leaves are cooked in oil.

Edible parts

Leaves, shoots, fronds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Helecho de espina, Ka ugwo

Synonyms

Chelianthes repens (L.) Kaulf.; Hypolepis mexicana Liebm.; Lonchitis repens L.;