Christella parasitica (L.) H.Lév. is a plant in the Thelypteridaceae family, order Polypodiales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.
Christella parasitica (L.) H.Lév.
Christella parasitica is a widespread fern in the Thelypteridaceae family, noted for chimpanzee self-medication use when injured.
Insufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.
Christella parasitica is a species of fern that belongs to the Thelypteridaceae family. It is a widespread species found across many regions of the world. In Australia, this fern has been recorded growing in Queensland, Norfolk Island, and northern New South Wales. In Budongo Forest, Uganda, chimpanzees have been observed using Christella parasitica for self-medication when they are injured.
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Macrothelypteris torresiana (Gaudich.) Ching
Pelazoneuron ovatum (R.P.St.John) A.R.Sm. & S.E.Fawc.
Thelypteris palustris Schott
Amauropelta noveboracensis (L.) S.E.Fawc. & A.R.Sm.
Christella dentata (Forssk.) Brownsey & Jermy
Cyclosorus interruptus (Willd.) H.Itô
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer
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