Forster's Maiden Fern
Thelypteris forsteri
- Native to:
- American Samoa, Caroline Is., Cook Is., Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Guam, Hawaii, Maluku, Marquesas, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Niue, Palau, Samoa, Santa Cruz Is., Society Is., Solomon Is., Sulawesi, Tonga, Tubuai Is., United States, Vanuatu
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Aspleniaceae
- Genus:
- Thelypteris
- Species:
- Thelypteris forsteri
- USDA Symbol:
- THFO
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
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:
- prefers shaded, damp forest floors