create account

RE: Birds Nest Fern - not just for the empty-nesters. by ahmad4

View this thread on: hive.blogpeakd.comecency.com

Viewing a response to: @ctrl-alt-nwo/birds-nest-fern-not-just-for-the-empty-nesters

· @ahmad4 ·
$0.21
![Asplenium_australasicum-e1497940735289.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmbsECuCUNHadSAGbxcmomofbatSn5Wjp2ZCiKyFSqAPye/Asplenium_australasicum-e1497940735289.jpg)
Variant names
Malay: Daun semun, paku langsuyar, paku padan, rumah langsuyar, selimbar.
Chinese: Niaochao jue.

![Asplenium_nidus_Bird's_Nest_Fern_ასპლენიუმი.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmRMJfmB51HtCHPvX5obvfEKsJyQ2ga9asBVcPTT6XpbDs/Asplenium_nidus_Bird's_Nest_Fern_%E1%83%90%E1%83%A1%E1%83%9E%E1%83%9A%E1%83%94%E1%83%9C%E1%83%98%E1%83%A3%E1%83%9B%E1%83%98.JPG)
The bird’s-nest fern (Asplenium nidus) is a large, leafy fern commonly found on wayside trees in Singapore, particularly the rain tree. The fern, which grows at the base of large branches, has a unique ability to trap water and develop its own store of humus.

![Asplenium-antiquum-Victoria.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmT4LzH44b1iemnncq1v9ZfK3XfACLbT5K8NK1uaXHosct/Asplenium-antiquum-Victoria.jpg)
Description
The bird’s-nest fern is an epiphyte plant that can be found in Asia, Australia, and Africa. It has a stout erect rhizome (stem) that bears a rosette of simple leaves (fronds) to form a “nest”. The stem is usually not visible from the top. Beneath the nest of fronds is a large, spongy mass of roots. The nest traps fallen leaves and other debris, which eventually decompose to become humus. When it rains, large quantities of water are absorbed by the sponge of roots. In this way, the plant is self-sufficient in acquiring its food and water, so much so that it provides a habitat for the growth of other ferns and mosses, and even home for small animals.

![plants_hero_birdsnest.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmUpeesCKEifaBs7Zt9P6r11FBiB4UnvykHhVXu2ZEjeGz/plants_hero_birdsnest.jpg)

Usage and potential

Food: The bird’s-nest fern is non-poisonous and occasionally eaten by aboriginal tribes in Malaysia.

Medicine: There are several medicinal uses of the bird’s-nest fern by the Malaysian native tribes. Infusion of the fronds is used to ease labour pains. The leaves can also be pounded in water and used as a lotion to treat fever. Two young fronds can be eaten when they are still coiled as a contraceptive, and tea made from fronds can be used for general weakness.
[Content Source](http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_389_2005-01-28.html)
👍  ,
properties (23)
authorahmad4
permlinkre-ctrl-alt-nwo-birds-nest-fern-not-just-for-the-empty-nesters-20181015t140610636z
categoryasplenium
json_metadata{"tags":["asplenium"],"image":["https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmbsECuCUNHadSAGbxcmomofbatSn5Wjp2ZCiKyFSqAPye/Asplenium_australasicum-e1497940735289.jpg","https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmRMJfmB51HtCHPvX5obvfEKsJyQ2ga9asBVcPTT6XpbDs/Asplenium_nidus_Bird's_Nest_Fern_%E1%83%90%E1%83%A1%E1%83%9E%E1%83%9A%E1%83%94%E1%83%9C%E1%83%98%E1%83%A3%E1%83%9B%E1%83%98.JPG","https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmT4LzH44b1iemnncq1v9ZfK3XfACLbT5K8NK1uaXHosct/Asplenium-antiquum-Victoria.jpg","https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmUpeesCKEifaBs7Zt9P6r11FBiB4UnvykHhVXu2ZEjeGz/plants_hero_birdsnest.jpg"],"links":["http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_389_2005-01-28.html"],"app":"steemit/0.1"}
created2018-10-15 14:06:15
last_update2018-10-15 14:06:15
depth1
children0
last_payout2018-10-22 14:06:15
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value0.164 HBD
curator_payout_value0.046 HBD
pending_payout_value0.000 HBD
promoted0.000 HBD
body_length2,327
author_reputation93,912,792,558
root_title"Birds Nest Fern - not just for the empty-nesters."
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 HBD
percent_hbd10,000
post_id73,344,418
net_rshares169,589,189,997
author_curate_reward""
vote details (2)