Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
brassii
ID:
141139

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Copel.) Noot.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Blumea 39(1-2): 174. 1994

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000140468



Common Names

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


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Synonyms

  • Humata brassii Copel. [unknown]

Description

Davallia brassii (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 brassii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to cover walls, fences, and other structures. It is also used to create a natural, lush look in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Davallia brassii is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed of this plant is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, light green stems with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Davallia brassii: 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 brassii

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

Davallia brassii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Davallia brassii?

Davallia brassii

What is the common name of Davallia brassii?

Brass's rabbit's foot fern

Where is Davallia brassii native to?

India

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,

References

Edwin Bingham Copeland (1873-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Copel.' in the authors string.
Hans Peter Nooteboom (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Noot.' in the authors string.