Davallia

Davallia is a genus of about 40 species of ferns in the family Davalliaceae. They are epiphytic ferns, with fronds arising from long aerial rhizomes which grow on and over thick bark on trees or on rock crevices.

Some species of Davallia genus are usually ornamental plants, with Davallia canariensis widely grown as a house plant. Davallia fejeensis is the most common Davallia species in commerce.


Some species
Davallia solida - Malaysia, Polynesia, and Queensland.

Davallia canariensis - Canary Islands to Spain and north Africa.

Davallia bullata - Japan, China, and tropical Asia.

Davallia trichomanoides - Malaysia.

Davallia divaricata - Tropical Asia.

Davallia fejeensis Hook - Fiji Islands and Australia.

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Selected species
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