Thelypteris acuminata

Thelypteris acuminata

Native to:
China, Hainan, Japan, Korea, Nansei-shoto, Philippines, Taiwan, Vietnam

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Taxonomy

Division:
Pteridophyta | - Ferns
Family:
Aspleniaceae
Genus:
Thelypteris
Species:
Thelypteris acuminata
USDA Symbol:
THAC6

Growth Characteristics

Height:
90 cm
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Low

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:
★☆☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

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:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
often found in wetland areas