Hand Fern (Doryopteris palmata) is a small, terrestrial fern with palmately divided fronds resembling an open hand. It grows on rocky slopes in tropical regions.
| Family: | Pteridaceae |
| Genus: | Doryopteris (dor-ree-OP-ter-iss) |
| Species: | palmata (pahl-MAY-tuh) |
| Synonym: | Doryopteris pedata var. palmata |
| Synonym: | Litobrochia palmata |
| Synonym: | Pteris palmata |
Fronds are 15–30 cm tall, with a long stipe and a palmate blade divided into 5–7 narrow segments. The texture is leathery, dark green. Sori are along the margins, protected by the recurved leaf edge.
Found on limestone rocks and cliffs in seasonally dry forests. In cultivation, provide well-drained, gritty soil, bright light, and a dry rest period. Water sparingly; allow soil to dry between waterings.
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