Alpine Woodfern
Dryopteris wallichiana
- Native to:
- Argentina, Bolivia, Borneo, Brazil, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Galápagos, Guam, Guatemala, Haiti, Hawaii, Honduras, India, Iran, Jamaica, Japan, Jawa, Madagascar, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, New Guinea, Panamá, Peru, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Taiwan, Transcaucasus, Tristan da Cunha, Türkiye, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
iNaturalist: © rajkoranga (iNaturalist #172968969)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Polypodiaceae
- Genus:
- Dryopteris
- Species:
- Dryopteris wallichiana
- USDA Symbol:
- DRWA
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 120 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:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Prefers shaded, forested environments
Propagation & Germination
Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).; then Cold-moist stratification for 60 days.
Source: Claude AI