Davallia canariensis
Deer Foot Fern, Hare Foot Fern
Other regional names: Hare's Foot Fern
- Hare's Foot Fern
Also known as: Caenopteris canariensis (L.) Willd. +5 more
- Caenopteris canariensis (L.) Willd.
- Davallia bornmuelleri Gand.
- Davallia bornmulleri Gand.
- Polypodium lusitanicum L.
- Trichomanes canariense L.
- Trichomanes canariensis L.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polypodiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Davallia canariensis (commonly known as Deer-Foot Fern or Hare-Foot Fern) is an epiphytic fern belonging to the Polypodiaceae family. Found natively in Africa and Europe, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia, Northern Africa, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Azores, Canary Is., Cape Verde, Madeira, Morocco, Portugal, Spain