Sphaeropteris brunoniana
Family: Cyatheaceae
What it is like
A tree fern. It can be 10-20 m tall. The trunk can be 20 cm across. The blades are twice divided and 2-3 m long by 1.6 m wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in evergreen forests between 500-1,200 m in southern China. In Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bangladesh, China, Himalayas, India, Myanmar, Nepal, SE Asia, Vietnam
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fronds, leaves, vegetable
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Bai suo luo
Synonyms
Alsophila brunoniana Wallich ex Hooker; and others