Maiden Fern

Thelypteris perglandulifera

Native to:
Borneo, Caroline Is., Philippines, Sulawesi, Sumatera

Taxonomy

Division:
Pteridophyta | - Ferns
Family:
Aspleniaceae
Genus:
Thelypteris
Species:
Thelypteris perglandulifera
USDA Symbol:
THPE9

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
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 - 6.5 (slightly acidic)
Drainage:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers shaded, forested wetland areas