Status:
valid
Authors:
T.Moore
Source:
ipni
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Index Fil. (T.Moore) 14-15: 292. 1861
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000140484
Common Names
- Corn-shaped Davallia
- Hare's-foot Fern
- Rabbit's Foot Fern
Synonyms
- Humata corniculata (T.Moore) M.Kato & Tsutsumi [unknown]
- Humata squarrosa Alderw. [unknown]
- Davallia elegans pulchra Hook. [unknown]
Description
Davallia corniculata (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 corniculata 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 corniculata is a small, white, fragrant flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have long, slender stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Davallia corniculata: 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 corniculata
Davallia corniculata is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines. It can be found in moist, shady areas in tropical and subtropical climates.
Davallia corniculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Davallia corniculata?
Davallia corniculata
What is the common name of Davallia corniculata?
Horned rabbit's foot fern
Where is Davallia corniculata 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,