Parasitic Maiden Fern
Thelypteris parasitica
- Native to:
- Australia, Bangladesh, Borneo, Caroline Is., China, DR Congo, Fiji, Guam, Hainan, India, Japan, Kazan-retto, Korea, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Marianas, Marquesas, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Norfolk Is., Ogasawara-shoto, Palau, Philippines, Pitcairn Is., Samoa, Solomon Is., Sri Lanka, St.Helena, Sulawesi, Taiwan, Thailand, Tonga, Tuamotu, Tubuai Is., Uganda, United States, Vanuatu, Vietnam
Nom. rev.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Aspleniaceae
- Genus:
- Thelypteris
- Species:
- Thelypteris parasitica
- USDA Symbol:
- THPA4
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 90 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Wildlife Benefits
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
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:
- prefers shaded, forested environments