Widespread Rockcap Fern
Pecluma dispersa
- Native to:
- Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Cayman Is., Colombia, Cuba, Galápagos, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, United States
Source: Wikimedia; Credit: National Museum of Natural History https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:National_Museum_of_Natural_History
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Polypodiaceae
- Genus:
- Pecluma
- Species:
- Pecluma dispersa
- USDA Symbol:
- PEDI8
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
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 forest understory conditions