| Etymology | Genus | After Edmond Davall, 18th century English-born Swiss botanist |
|---|---|---|
| Species | Finely toothed; probably referring to the rhizome scales | |
| Family | Davalliaceae | |
| Synonyms | Adiantum denticulatum Burm. f., Davallia chaerophylloides (Poir.) Steud. | |
| Common Names | Rabbit's Foot Fern | |
| Status | Native: Common | |
| Form | Epiphyte | |
| Native Distribution | Tropical Asia to Polynesia | |
Diagnostics:
A common fern with a stout and hairy brown rhizome, giving raise to the common name of Rabbit's Foot. The deltate-shaped frond is bipinnate growing to 60cm long. Each lobe of the sterile leaflets have fine crenate margins.
Interesting Facts:
This is one of the most common epiphytic ferns found on mature trees from urban to forested areas.
The Rabbit's Foot Fern on a Rain Tree.
Another full view of the frond.
Close-up of a frond. Note the crenate margins.
Stalks holding the fronds.
Hairy brown rhizome.
References
-Author: Jake
Posted: 2018-04-20 / Modified: 2018-04-21