Petersen's-Spleenwort
Deparia petersenii
- Native to:
- Borneo, China, Hainan, India, Japan, Kazan-retto, Korea, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Mauritius, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, New Guinea, Philippines, Réunion, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Taiwan, Thailand, Vanuatu, Vietnam
P. J. de Lange
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Aspleniaceae
- Genus:
- Deparia
- Species:
- Deparia petersenii
- USDA Symbol:
- DEPE6
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 90 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- good drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers shaded forest floors