Davallia fejeensis

Davallia fejeensis
Davallia fejeensis 'Major'
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Division: Polypodiophyta
Class: Polypodiopsida
Order: Polypodiales
Suborder: Polypodiineae
Family: Davalliaceae
Genus: Davallia
Species:
D. fejeensis
Binomial name
Davallia fejeensis
Synonyms[1]
  • Davallia solida var. fejeensis (Hook.) Noot.
  • Odontoloma fejeensis (Hook.) J.Sm.

Davallia fejeensis,[2] or Davallia solida var. fejeensis,[1] is a species of epiphytic fern in the family Davalliaceae, commonly referred to as rabbit's foot fern.[3] The ferns are best known for their furry, brown and yellow rhizomes, which resemble rabbit's feet.[4]

It is native to the Fiji Islands in Oceania. They survive from approximately 60–75 °F (16–24 °C)[5] and cannot survive below 55 °F (13 °C). Their fronds can grow up to 2 feet (61 centimeters) in height.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Davallia solida var. fejeensis (Hook.) Noot". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
  2. ^ "Davallia fejeensis Hook". World Flora Online. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
  3. ^ a b "Davallia solida var. fejeensis". North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
  4. ^ Mahaney, Erin (27 April 2012). "Rabbit's Foot Fern". Under the Solano Sun. Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of California. Archived from the original on 24 December 2022. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
  5. ^ "Rabbit's Foot Fern". Home & Garden Information Center. Clemson Cooperative Extension. Retrieved 25 September 2025.