Davallia brevipes - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevipes
ID:
141140
Status:
valid
Authors:
Copel.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 1(Suppl. 2): 147, t. 2. 1906
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000140469
Common Names
- Short-stalked Davallia
- Hare's-foot Fern
- Rabbit's Foot Fern
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- Davallia pullei Rosenst. [unknown]
Description
Davallia brevipes (also called 'Rabbit's Foot Fern', 'Foxtail Fern', 'Lacy Tree Fern', among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Davalliaceae. It is native to India, where it is found in tropical moist forests. It is an epiphyte, growing on trees and rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Davallia brevipes is a popular ornamental plant used in terrariums and hanging baskets. Its small, delicate fronds are often used in floral arrangements. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas, and its rhizomes can be used to stabilize soil on slopes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Davallia brevipes is small and pale yellow in color. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and delicate, with small, light green leaves.
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Cultivation and propagation of Davallia brevipes: Propagate by division of rhizomes in spring. Plant in a moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in a partly shaded position. Keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
Where to Find Davallia brevipes
Davallia brevipes is native to Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. It can be found in moist, shady areas in tropical and subtropical climates.
Davallia brevipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Davallia brevipes?
Davallia brevipes
What is the common name of Davallia brevipes?
Short-stalked rabbit's foot fern
Where is Davallia brevipes native to?
India
Species in the Davallia genus
Davallia angustata, Davallia brassii, Davallia brevipes, Davallia corniculata, Davallia dimorpha, Davallia embolostegia, Davallia epiphylla, Davallia forbesii, Davallia graeffei, Davallia leptocarpa, Davallia pusilla, Davallia rouffaeriensis, Davallia seramensis, Davallia sessilifolia, Davallia speciosa, Davallia tasmani, Davallia triphylla, Davallia undulata, Davallia wagneriana, Davallia pentaphylla, Davallia napoensis, Davallia chaerophylloides, Davallia solida, Davallia denticulata, Davallia canariensis, Davallia perdurans, Davallia teyermannii, Davallia membranulosa, Davallia multidentata, Davallia griffithiana, Davallia sinensis, Davallia bullata, Davallia formosana, Davallia divaricata, Davallia assamica, Davallia repens, Davallia chrysanthemifolia, Davallia cumingii, Davallia heterophylla, Davallia pectinata, Davallia falcinella, Davallia sessilifolioides, Davallia lorrainii, Davallia parvula, Davallia hookeri, Davallia pusilloides,
Species in the Davalliaceae family
Davallia angustata, Davallia brassii, Davallia brevipes, Davallia corniculata, Davallia dimorpha, Davallia embolostegia, Davallia epiphylla, Davallia forbesii, Davallia graeffei, Davallia leptocarpa, Davallia pusilla, Davallia rouffaeriensis, Davallia seramensis, Davallia sessilifolia, Davallia speciosa, Davallia tasmani, Davallia triphylla, Davallia undulata, Davallia wagneriana, Davallia pentaphylla, Davallia napoensis, Davallia chaerophylloides, Davallia solida, Davallia denticulata, Davallia canariensis, Davallia perdurans, Davallia teyermannii, Davallia membranulosa, Davallia multidentata, Davallia griffithiana, Davallia sinensis, Davallia bullata, Davallia formosana, Davallia divaricata, Davallia assamica, Davallia repens, Davallia chrysanthemifolia, Davallia cumingii, Davallia heterophylla, Davallia pectinata, Davallia falcinella, Davallia sessilifolioides, Davallia lorrainii, Davallia parvula, Davallia hookeri, Davallia pusilloides, Davallodes beddomei, Davallodes grammatosorum, Davallodes hirsuta, Davallodes novoguineensis,
References
Edwin Bingham Copeland (1873-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Copel.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17244920-1: Based on the initial data import