Takuma mambili
Diplazium stipitipinnula
Family: Athyriaceae
What it is like
A non woody fern up to 1 to 1.5 m tall. The young fronds when developing have hairs and are a dirty black colour.
There are about 300-600 Diplazium species. They have also been put in the families Aspleniaceae and Woodsiaceae.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It commonly grows by rivers and in wet places. It is usually in ditches and the bottoms of valleys.
Countries/locations it is found in
Pacific, Solomon Islands
How it is used for food
The young leaves are cooked and eaten. The fibrous stem is removed.
Edible parts
Fronds, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Dada’ame, Lame, Leoleo, Qolu, Raraa’a, Takuma, Vuatete