Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
seramensis
ID:
141356

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Kato

Source:
ipni

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
J. Fac. Sci. Univ. Tokyo, Sect. 3, Bot. 14(4): 222 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000140685

Common Names

  • Seram Davallia
  • Seram Fern
  • Davallodes seramensis

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Description

Davallodes seramensis (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 seramensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Davallodes seramensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Davallodes seramensis 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 seramensis

Davallodes seramensis is found in Seram Island, Indonesia.

Davallodes seramensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Davallodes seramensis?

Davallodes seramensis

What is the common name of Davallodes seramensis?

Seram rabbit's foot fern

Where is Davallodes seramensis native to?

Indonesia

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,