Haresfoot Fern
Davallia pectinata
- Native to:
- Australia, Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Caroline Is., Cook Is., Jawa, Malaya, Maluku, Marianas, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Philippines, Samoa, Society Is., Solomon Is., Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Tubuai Is., Vanuatu, Vietnam, Wallis-Futuna Is.
Nom. rev.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Polypodiaceae
- Genus:
- Davallia
- Species:
- Davallia pectinata
- USDA Symbol:
- DAPE7
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
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:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers humid environments typical of tropical forests