Davallia fejeensis
| Davallia fejeensis | |
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| Davallia fejeensis 'Major' | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Division: | Polypodiophyta |
| Class: | Polypodiopsida |
| Order: | Polypodiales |
| Suborder: | Polypodiineae |
| Family: | Davalliaceae |
| Genus: | Davallia |
| Species: | D. fejeensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Davallia fejeensis | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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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
- Phlebodium aureum, sometimes also referred to as hare-foot fern.
References
- ^ a b "Davallia solida var. fejeensis (Hook.) Noot". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ "Davallia fejeensis Hook". World Flora Online. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ a b "Davallia solida var. fejeensis". North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Rabbit's Foot Fern". Home & Garden Information Center. Clemson Cooperative Extension. Retrieved 25 September 2025.