Blechnum orientale L.
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Bukit Tagar, Selangor, Malaysia.Blechnum orientale L. Blechnaceae. CN: [Malay - Paku ikan, Paku ular, Paku piding, Paku lipan, Tungau, Dungau], Oriental blechnum, Centipede fern. Native of the paleotropics. A fern with potential as antioxidant, anticancer and antibacterial agent. Traditionally used in folk medicines for treatment of various ailments such as sores and boils. Synonym(s):Blechnopsis orientalis (L.) C. PreslRef:www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/npgs/html/taxon.pl?403464zipcodezoo.com/Plants/B/Blechnum_orientale/www.arbec.com.my/pdf/art1janmar03.pdfwww.biomedcentral.com/1472-6882/10/15
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- Blechnopsis orientalis ()
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