Dennstaedtia davallioides
Lacy Ground-fern
Single upright fronds with drooping tips, distantly spaced along branched underground stems to form large colonies. Clear hairs on veins on underside.
Additional information
- FamilyDennstaedtiaceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Size0.6-1.5 cm high
- Plant groupingFerns & Fern Allies
- LeavesDelicate lacy broad mid to dark green fronds, divided 3-4 times. Segments asymmetrical running into midrib, deeply and obliquely lobed. Midribs shiny red-brown with narrow groove between prominent ridges.
- FlowersNon-flowering. Round spore cases covered by flap of margin on one side and inner membrane to produce cup-like structure.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsMoist rich soils in humid rainforest gullies. Full shade. Rare occurrence within the Shire.
- Garden useNot suitable for small fernery. Requires large area in a moist sheltered position.
- Commercially availableSpecialist Australian plant nursery
- Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. Known from one area locally. Current status is unknown. Occurs in East Gippsland and the Otways.
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Photographer/s: 1 Daniel Ohlsen, Royal Botanic Gardens Board ©; 2 Jeff Jeanes, Royal Botanic Gardens Board ©; 3 Anita Barley Royal Botanic Gardens Board ©
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