I found "suplir" on my backyard

Jakarta, Indonesia

June 10, 2020 4:36am CST

Hi, everyone! I found this plant this morning from my backyard. Usually called "suplir" in my country, Indonesia. Suplir is a popular ferns belongs to the Adiantum. The name "suplir" is an adaptation of "chevelure" from French, which means "all the hair on the head", a name introduced by the Dutch during the colonial period. I was move this plant to the pot and hope this is will grow well. Have you ever met this adiantum on your neighbourhood? Hope you have a good day!

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@DianneN (246906)

• United States

10 Jun 20

That is a beautiful fern. We don’t have this where I live.

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@DianneN (246906)

• United States

10 Jun 20

@rere_14 I figured. Ours look totally different.

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• Jakarta, Indonesia

10 Jun 20

Thank you! It's usually grow in the humid place here.

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@jayanth_77 (7180)

• India

10 Jun 20

I haven't heard about this plant which seems to be of the fern family. This plant is used for what purpose in Indonesia

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• Jakarta, Indonesia

10 Jun 20

Correct, this plant belongs to fern family. Just for decorative plant.

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@prashu228 (37526)

• India

10 Jun 20

Never seen this plant. what is this used for?is it edible ? if so which part is edible? can you post any flower or fruit of this plants if any

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• Jakarta, Indonesia

10 Jun 20

No, it isn't edible. Suplir has no fruit or flower. It just for decorative plants.

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@Janet357 (75656)

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10 Jun 20

I don't know this plant.

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@Lakshman15 (2662)

• India

10 Jun 20

Hear this plants not available, don't know about this plant. Hope it grow healthy..

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• Jakarta, Indonesia

10 Jun 20

Usually this plant grow in the humid place. Thank you!

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11 Jun 20

if you know, some suplir species can you use to eat

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• Jakarta, Indonesia

11 Jun 20

Maybe you mean this? (see picture attach). It's also belongs to ferns.

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11 Jun 20

@rere_14 ah yes, thats what i mean, have you ever eat it?

@SHOHANA (16094)

• Bangladesh

10 Jun 20

Well for me its new to see not available around me

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@lazydaizee (6738)

• United Kingdom

11 Jun 20

That looks like a lovely plant, does it grow wild where you live?

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• Jakarta, Indonesia

11 Jun 20

Yup, that's correct. They usually grow wild around the humid place.