Puerto Rico Danafern
Danaea jenmanii
- Native to:
- Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, United States
iNaturalist: © stevemaldonadosilvestrini (iNaturalist #294386791)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Marattiaceae
- Genus:
- Danaea
- Species:
- Danaea jenmanii
- USDA Symbol:
- DAJE
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers shaded, humid environments