Darkgreen Maiden Fern
Thelypteris poiteana
- Native to:
- Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, French Guiana, Galápagos, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico, Panamá, Peru, Puerto Rico, Suriname, United States, Virgin Islands, Windward Is.
GBIF: K. S. Gonçalves; A. L. P. Silveira; N. C. Bigio; F. Bonadeu; F. E. P. Amorim; J. S. Laurentino; I. Mendes-Silva; B. S. S. Umbelino; K. R. C. Paixão; A. P. R. Farias; G. S. Cabral
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Aspleniaceae
- Genus:
- Thelypteris
- Species:
- Thelypteris poiteana
- USDA Symbol:
- THPO5
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 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers shaded, humid environments