Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
graeffei
ID:
141197

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luerss.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Fil. Graeff. 211, t.18. 1871

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000140526

Common Names

  • Ferny Rabbit's Foot
  • Furry Foot Fern
  • Pom Pom Fern

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Synonyms

  • Pachypleuria lepida C.Presl [unknown]
  • Davallia lepida C.Presl [unknown]
  • Humata lepida (C.Presl) T.Moore [unknown]

Description

Davallia graeffei (also called Graeffe's Hare's-Foot Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Davalliaceae. It is native to tropical Asia, where it grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Davallia graeffei 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 graeffei 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

Davallia graeffei is a rhizomatous, evergreen fern that is native to tropical regions of Asia and Australia. It is best grown in partial shade in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Propagate by division of the rhizomes in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Davallia graeffei

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

Davallia graeffei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Davallia graeffei?

Davallia graeffei

What is the common name of Davallia graeffei?

Graeffe's rabbit's foot fern

Where is Davallia graeffei 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,