Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
novoguineensis
ID:
141353

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rosenst.) Copel.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 12. 400. 1931. (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000140682

Common Names

  • New Guinea Rabbit's Foot
  • Furry Foot Fern
  • Pom Pom Fern

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Description

Davallodes novoguineensis (also called Bird's Nest Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Davalliaceae family. It is an evergreen, rhizomatous, perennial fern with long, creeping rhizomes. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to New Guinea, and is found in tropical forests, shady places, and moist areas.

Uses & Benefits

Davallodes novoguineensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Davallodes novoguineensis has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, while the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Davallodes novoguineensis is a hardy, evergreen fern that is easy to grow in a range of soils. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagate by division of the rhizomes or by spores.

Where to Find Davallodes novoguineensis

Davallodes novoguineensis is found in New Guinea.

Davallodes novoguineensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Davallodes novoguineensis?

Davallodes novoguineensis

What is the common name of Davallodes novoguineensis?

New Guinea rabbit's foot fern

Where is Davallodes novoguineensis native to?

New Guinea

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.
Eduard Rosenstock (1856-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rosenst.' in the authors string.