Scaly tree fern
Cyathea latebrosa

Family: Cyatheaceae

What it is like

A tree fern. It has an erect trunk 3-4 m tall. The trunk is 10-15 cm across. The fronds can be divided 2 or 3 times. They are about 2 m long. They are lighter coloured underneath. The stalk of the frond is spiny and has scales near the base. Possibly now Alsophila latebrosa.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows from sea level to 1,500 m above sea level. It grows in forests and on the edges of forests. It cannot tolerate frost.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Cambodia, China, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia, Sri Lanka, Thailand

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from spores.

Its other names

Local names

Lemputu, Pakis pohon bersisik

Synonyms

Several.