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Davallia griffithiana Hook.
| Family Name: | Davalliaceae |
| Synonyms: | Davallia tyermanii T.Moore, Humata griffithiana (T.Moore) Tagawa var. tyermannii, Humata tyermannii T. Moore |
| Common Name: | White Rabbit's Foot Fern |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Ferns & Lycophytes (Non-Seed Vascular Plants) (Fern) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Tropics |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Creeping rhizomatous fern, rhizomes to 0.5 cm wide, with a dense layer of white, hair like scales. |
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| Foliage | Fronds mid green, to 15 cm in length. Juvenile fronds reddish-dull brownish green. |
| Etymology | Genus Davallia is named after Edmond Davall (1793 - 1860) who was a Swiss botanist. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Abiotic |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting, [Remarks] (This species can be grown in well drained media (e.g. media for epiphytic plants) or mounted on bark/ branches. It is able to tolerate some dryness at the root zone as long as air humidity is maintained at a favorable level.) |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Disease / Pest Resistant, Easy to Grow |
| Propagation Method | Spore, Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Brown, Green, Red |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Smooth |
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Others
| Master ID | 31287 |
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| Species ID | 5684 |
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