Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.Sm.) Copel.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 3: 33 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000140675
Common Names
- Hairy Davallia
- Hairy Hare's Foot Fern
- Hairy Pebble Fern
Description
Davallodes hirsuta (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 hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Davallodes hirsuta 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Davallodes hirsuta 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 hirsuta
Davallodes hirsuta is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Davallodes hirsuta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Davallodes hirsuta?
Davallodes hirsuta
What is the common name of Davallodes hirsuta?
Hairy rabbit's foot fern
Where is Davallodes hirsuta native to?
India
Species in the Davallodes genus
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,