Mangrove fern (Engl.)
Acrostichum aureum L.
SkinLarge fern Height: 1-2 m Leaves: Fronds 50 to 200 cm long, pinnae oblong, coriaceous, base stipilate, apex obtuse or retuse, sometimes mucronate, Fertile uppoer pinnae somewhat smaller than the lower sterile ones, the lower surface densely overed with the brown sporangia (1) Flowers: None (non-flowering plant) Fruits: None
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Boils. Preparation: Scrape the inner parts of the primary roots.. Part used: Roots
Preparation
Scrape the inner parts of the primary roots.
Location & Habitat
REGION XIII (Caraga), AGUSAN DEL NORTE, CITY OF BUTUAN (Capital), Wild. Mangrove area
Research
Caraga State University: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health of Butuanon in Butuan City
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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Acrostichum aureum L.
- Local Name
- Mangrove fern (Engl.)
- Family
- Pteridaceae
- Category
- Skin
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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