- Davallia solida var. pyxidata
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Davallia solida var. pyxidata Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, Australia Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Pteridophyta Class: Pteridopsida Order: Polypodiales Family: Davalliaceae Genus: Davallia Species: D. solida var. pyxidata Binomial name Davallia solida var. pyxidata
(Cav.) Noot.Synonyms Davallia pyxidata Cav.
Davallia solida var. pyxidata known as the Hare's Foot Fern occurs in eastern Australia. Usually seen as a lithophyte or epiphyte in or near rainforest areas.[1] However, it may also be seen in a few locations west of the Great Dividing Range. Listed as vulnerable in Victoria, occurring in the Grampians.
Most often seen growing from cracks in rocks. But it can also be seen growing in "baskets" formed by other epiphyteic ferns such as those in the Platycerium and Asplenium genuses. The name "Hare's Foot" comes from the furry exposed rhizomes. The former specific epithet pyxidata is from Greek, and it refers to a "box", as the sori are partially encased by the frond.[2]
References
- ^ Native Plants of the Sydney District - Alan Fairley & Philip Moore ISBN 0731810317, page 38
- ^ Les Robinson - Field Guide to the Native Plants of Sydney, ISBN 9780731812110 page 310
Categories:- Davalliaceae
- Flora of Queensland
- Flora of New South Wales
- Flora of Victoria (Australia)
- Fern species
- Plant subspecies
- Flora of Tasmania
- Fern stubs
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