Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
dimorpha
ID:
141170

Status:
valid

Authors:
Holttum

Source:
ipni

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Straits Settlem. 9: 122. 1937

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000140499

Common Names

  • Two-formed Davallia
  • Hare's-foot Fern
  • Rabbit's Foot Fern

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Synonyms

  • Araiostegia dimorpha (Holttum) Kato [unknown]
  • Humata dimorpha Copel. [unknown]
  • Wibelia dimorpha (Holttum) M.Kato & Tsutsumi [unknown]

Description

Davallia dimorpha (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 dimorpha 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 dimorpha is a small, white, fragrant flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have long, slender stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Davallia dimorpha: 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 dimorpha

Davallia dimorpha is native to Australia and New Guinea. It can be found in moist, shady areas in tropical and subtropical climates.

Davallia dimorpha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Davallia dimorpha?

Davallia dimorpha

What is the common name of Davallia dimorpha?

Two-form rabbit's foot fern

Where is Davallia dimorpha 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,