Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
beddomei
ID:
141339

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Hope) M.Kato & Tsutsumi

Source:
ipni

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 59: 12 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000140668

Common Names

  • Beddome's Davallia
  • Beddome's Hare's Foot Fern
  • Beddome's Pebble Fern

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Description

Davallodes beddomei (also called Bird's Nest Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Davalliaceae family. It is an evergreen, rhizomatous, perennial fern with long, creeping rhizomes. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to New Guinea, and is found in tropical forests, shady places, and moist areas.

Uses & Benefits

Davallodes beddomei 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 Davallodes beddomei is small and yellow in color. 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

Davallodes beddomei is a hardy, evergreen fern that is easy to grow in a range of soils. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagate by division of the rhizomes or by spores.

Where to Find Davallodes beddomei

Davallodes beddomei is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Davallodes beddomei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Davallodes beddomei?

Davallodes beddomei

What is the common name of Davallodes beddomei?

Beddome's rabbit's foot fern

Where is Davallodes beddomei native to?

India

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,

References

Masahiro Kato (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Kato' in the authors string.
Charles William Webley Hope (1832-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Hope' in the authors string.
Chie Tsutsumi (b.2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tsutsumi' in the authors string.