Scrub fern
Aspidium crenatus

Family: Tectariaceae

What it is like

A fern. It grows in soil. The fronds are 70 cm long and have leaflets along the stalk. The lower leaflets have lobes towards the base.

Also put in the family Dryopteridaceae and Aspidiaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It is often along streams in moist to wet soils and shaded areas. It grows up to 1,500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, SE Asia, Solomon Islands

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves, fronds

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from spores.

Its other names

Local names

Paku parutan

Synonyms

Tectaria crenata Cav.;