giant hare's foot fern (Davallia solida)
Davallia solida is a fern; plants in the genus Davallia are typically epiphytic, may also grow on rocks, and are less often terrestrial. Davallia solida is reported to be epiphytic.
Overview
Davallia solida is a fern; plants in the genus Davallia are typically epiphytic, may also grow on rocks, and are less often terrestrial. Davallia solida is reported to be epiphytic.
Origin and habitat
Davallia solida is native to Sri Lanka, tropical and subtropical Asia from the eastern Himalayas through Southeast Asia and China, eastern Australia, and Pacific islands; it is also native to Taiwan. It is generally found growing epiphytically on trees and can also grow in rock crevices; members of Davalliaceae may occasionally be terrestrial. It is reported to occur mainly in tropical and subtropical regions.
Characteristics
The fronds are reported to be triangular and, in cultivated Davallia, divided into pinnae that are further divided into numerous smaller pinnules. It is reported to have a creeping rhizome.
Humidity and airflow
It is reported to have a low humidity need.
Propagation
The spores are reported to be monolete. The rhizome is reported to be divisible into multiple sections.
Identification
It is reported to have long rhizomes that extend along bark or rock crevices; Davallia rhizomes are densely covered with scales, and in cultivated plants they may appear furry and grow along the surface of the potting medium.
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