Matafao umbrella fern
Dipteris conjugata
Family: Dipteridaceae
What it is like
A fern. The stems are 2-3 m tall. It has an underground stem or rhizome. This has coarse dark bristles.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows between 300-2,900 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Cambodia, China, Fiji, Malaysia, New Caledonia, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, SE Asia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Medicine
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Bua cek, Bua chaek