Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
sessilifolia
ID:
141297

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
ipni

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Javae 2: 231. 1828

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000140626

Common Names

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

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Description

Davallia sessilifolia (also called Sessile-Leaved 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 sessilifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to cover walls, fences, and other structures. It is also used to create a natural, lush look in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Davallia sessilifolia is small and cream-colored. The seed is a small, dark brown, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and delicate, with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Davallia sessilifolia 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 sessilifolia

Davallia sessilifolia is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Davallia sessilifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Davallia sessilifolia?

Davallia sessilifolia

What is the common name of Davallia sessilifolia?

Sessile-leaved rabbit's foot fern

Where is Davallia sessilifolia 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,