Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
urceolata
ID:
141357

Status:
valid

Authors:
Copel.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 34: 248 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000140686

Common Names

  • Urceolata Davallia
  • Urceolata Fern
  • Davallodes urceolata

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Description

Davallodes urceolata (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 urceolata 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 urceolata 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 urceolata 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 urceolata

Davallodes urceolata is found in New Guinea.

Davallodes urceolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Davallodes urceolata?

Davallodes urceolata

What is the common name of Davallodes urceolata?

Urceolate rabbit's foot fern

Where is Davallodes urceolata 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,