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Drynaria quercifolia

Drynaria quercifolia (L.) J.Sm.  [Unverified Identification]


Family Polypodiaceae
Local Name Pakpak-lauin; Paipaimo
Habit Herb (Fern)
Habitat epiphytic, in dry or seasonally dry, rocks
Special Notes one of the most common epiphytic fern in the country
Ethnobotanical Uses MEDICINAL: rhizomes in decoction are used as an astringent, concentrated antihelmintic; ORNAMENTAL: used for ornamental purposes;
Collected from Taloy Sur, Tuba, Benguet, Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).
Collector(s) Lourdes Q. Andaya

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