Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
tro
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 17(1): t. 1620 1886
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001122417
Common Names
- Teyermannii Davallia
- Teyermannii Rabbit's Foot Fern
- Teyermannii Hare's Foot Fern
Description
Davallia teyermannii (also called Teyermann's Rabbit's Foot Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to the tropical regions of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. It has a creeping rhizome, with fronds up to 40 cm long. It grows in moist forests, along streams and in wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Davallia teyermannii is a species of fern that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used to provide a natural, low-maintenance alternative to grass lawns, and is often used as a ground cover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Davallia teyermannii has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Davallia teyermannii is a terrestrial fern which can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is hardy to USDA zones 8-10.
Where to Find Davallia teyermannii
Davallia teyermannii can be found in moist forests in China, Japan, and Korea.
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,