Sword fern, Fishtail fern
Nephrolepis acutifolia
Family: Nephrolepidaceae
What it is like
A fern.
Also put in the family Davalliaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in colonies under coconuts. It grows in coastal regions and shady locations.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Guam, Indochina, Malaysia, Marquesas, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Pacific, Palau, SE Asia, Tuvalu, Vietnam
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fronds, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ammokadede, Baidik, Iri, Paku kubok, Paku kubuk, Rang Thanlan la-nhon, Sulufe
Synonyms
Isoloma langinosa Sm.; Lindsaea acutifolia Desv.; Lindsayoides acutifolia (Desv.) Nakai;