Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
angustata
ID:
141112

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Numer. List [Wallich] n. 242. 1829 1828

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000140441



Common Names

  • Narrow Davallia
  • Hare's-foot Fern
  • Rabbit's Foot Fern


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Synonyms

  • Humata angustata J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Humata attenuata Alderw. [unknown]
  • Humata carolinensis Hosok. [unknown]
  • Humata microsora Copel. [unknown]
  • Humata mutata Alderw. [unknown]
  • Pachypleuria angustata C.Presl [unknown]
  • Pachypleuria carolinensis (Hosok.) M.Kato [unknown]
  • Pachypleuria microsora (Copel.) M.Kato [unknown]

Description

Davallia angustata (also called 'Rabbit's Foot Fern', 'Foxtail Fern', 'Lacy Tree Fern', among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Davalliaceae. It is native to India, where it is found in tropical moist forests. It is an epiphyte, growing on trees and rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Davallia angustata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Davallia angustata has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Davallia angustata: Propagate by division of rhizomes in spring. Plant in a moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in a partly shaded position. Keep soil moist but not waterlogged.

Where to Find Davallia angustata

Davallia angustata is native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Davallia angustata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Davallia angustata?

Davallia angustata

What is the common name of Davallia angustata?

Narrow-leaved rabbit's foot fern

Where is Davallia angustata native to?

Australia

Species in the Davallia genus

Davallia angustata, Davallia brassii, Davallia brevipes, Davallia corniculata, Davallia dimorpha, Davallia embolostegia, Davallia epiphylla, Davallia forbesii, Davallia graeffei, Davallia leptocarpa, Davallia pusilla, Davallia rouffaeriensis, Davallia seramensis, Davallia sessilifolia, Davallia speciosa, Davallia tasmani, Davallia triphylla, Davallia undulata, Davallia wagneriana, Davallia pentaphylla, Davallia napoensis, Davallia chaerophylloides, Davallia solida, Davallia denticulata, Davallia canariensis, Davallia perdurans, Davallia teyermannii, Davallia membranulosa, Davallia multidentata, Davallia griffithiana, Davallia sinensis, Davallia bullata, Davallia formosana, Davallia divaricata, Davallia assamica, Davallia repens, Davallia chrysanthemifolia, Davallia cumingii, Davallia heterophylla, Davallia pectinata, Davallia falcinella, Davallia sessilifolioides, Davallia lorrainii, Davallia parvula, Davallia hookeri, Davallia pusilloides,

Species in the Davalliaceae family

Davallia angustata, Davallia brassii, Davallia brevipes, Davallia corniculata, Davallia dimorpha, Davallia embolostegia, Davallia epiphylla, Davallia forbesii, Davallia graeffei, Davallia leptocarpa, Davallia pusilla, Davallia rouffaeriensis, Davallia seramensis, Davallia sessilifolia, Davallia speciosa, Davallia tasmani, Davallia triphylla, Davallia undulata, Davallia wagneriana, Davallia pentaphylla, Davallia napoensis, Davallia chaerophylloides, Davallia solida, Davallia denticulata, Davallia canariensis, Davallia perdurans, Davallia teyermannii, Davallia membranulosa, Davallia multidentata, Davallia griffithiana, Davallia sinensis, Davallia bullata, Davallia formosana, Davallia divaricata, Davallia assamica, Davallia repens, Davallia chrysanthemifolia, Davallia cumingii, Davallia heterophylla, Davallia pectinata, Davallia falcinella, Davallia sessilifolioides, Davallia lorrainii, Davallia parvula, Davallia hookeri, Davallia pusilloides, Davallodes beddomei, Davallodes grammatosorum, Davallodes hirsuta, Davallodes novoguineensis,