Haresfoot Fern
Davallia repens
- Native to:
- Andaman Is., Australia, Borneo, Cambodia, Cameroon, Caroline Is., China, Comoros, DR Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Fiji, Gabon, Gulf of Guinea Is., Hainan, India, Japan, Jawa, Kerguelen, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Madagascar, Malaya, Maluku, Marianas, Mauritius, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, New Guinea, Philippines, Réunion, Samoa, Seychelles, Society Is., Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Vanuatu, Vietnam
Brackenridge, William D. (William Dunlop), 1810-1893; United States. Dept. of State. Library, former owner. DSI
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Polypodiaceae
- Genus:
- Davallia
- Species:
- Davallia repens
- USDA Symbol:
- DARE5
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 and shaded areas