Description
Dennstaedtia davallioides (also called Davall's Horsetail, among many other common names) is a fern with small, green fronds and a creeping rhizome. It is native to the Americas and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dennstaedtia davallioides is a species of fern commonly known as the Davall's holly fern. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an interior decoration. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dennstaedtia davallioides has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dennstaedtia davallioides is a fern species native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is an epiphytic species, meaning it grows on other plants, and it prefers moist, shady environments. Propagation is done through spores, which are spread by wind and water. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with plenty of organic matter in the soil.