Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
epiphylla
ID:
141182

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spreng.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1799

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Schrader) 1799(2): 271.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000140511

Common Names

  • Epiphyllous Davallia
  • Epiphyllous Rabbit's Foot Fern
  • Epiphyllous Hare's Foot Fern

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Synonyms

  • Davallia bilabiata Hosok. [unknown]
  • Davallia dejoncheerei Hovenkamp [unknown]
  • Davallia elata Spreng. [unknown]
  • Davallia papuana Copel. [unknown]
  • Davallia tenuisecta Copel. [unknown]
  • Pachypleuria papuana (Copel.) M.Kato [unknown]
  • Parestia epiphylla (G.Forst.) C.Presl [unknown]
  • Wibelia epiphylla (G.Forst.) M.Kato & Tsutsumi [unknown]
  • Parestia elata C.Presl [unknown]
  • Trichomanes elatum G.Forst. [unknown]
  • Humata elata Desv. [unknown]
  • Humata epiphylla (G.Forst.) Desv. [unknown]
  • Trichomanes epiphyllum G.Forst. [unknown]
  • Humata papuana Copel. [unknown]

Description

Davallia epiphylla (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 epiphylla 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 epiphylla 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 epiphylla: 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 epiphylla

Davallia epiphylla is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines. It can be found in moist, shady areas in tropical and subtropical climates.

Davallia epiphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Davallia epiphylla?

Davallia epiphylla

What is the common name of Davallia epiphylla?

Epiphytic rabbit's foot fern

Where is Davallia epiphylla 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,