Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
falcatum
ID:
783122

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vell.) L.G.Lohmann

Source:
iplants

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 99: 404 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782455



Common Names

  • Amphilophium falcatum
  • Falcate Milkweed
  • Falcate Silkweed


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Description

Amphilophium falcatum (also called Falcatum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is native to Central and South America, and its habitats include tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and riversides.

Uses & Benefits

Amphilophium falcatum is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, diarrhea, and stomach pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Amphilophium falcatum is a small, yellow, bell-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped capsule. The seedlings are short and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amphilophium falcatum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location, and cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Amphilophium falcatum

Amphilophium falcatum is native to Brazil.

Amphilophium falcatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amphilophium falcatum?

Amphilophium falcatum

What is the common name of Amphilophium falcatum?

Sickle-shaped Amphilophium

What is the natural habitat of Amphilophium falcatum?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Amphilophium genus

Amphilophium pauciflorum, Amphilophium aschersonii, Amphilophium blanchetii, Amphilophium ecuadorense, Amphilophium glaziovii, Amphilophium paniculatum, Amphilophium pannosum, Amphilophium perbracteatum, Amphilophium pilosum, Amphilophium sandwithii, Amphilophium vauthieri, Amphilophium arenarium, Amphilophium bauhinioides, Amphilophium bracteatum, Amphilophium buccinatorium, Amphilophium chocoense, Amphilophium cremersii, Amphilophium crucigerum, Amphilophium cuneifolium, Amphilophium cynanchoides, Amphilophium dasytrichum, Amphilophium dolichoides, Amphilophium elongatum, Amphilophium falcatum, Amphilophium frutescens, Amphilophium gnaphalanthum, Amphilophium granulosum, Amphilophium lactiflorum, Amphilophium laeve, Amphilophium laxiflorum, Amphilophium magnoliifolium, Amphilophium mansoanum, Amphilophium nunezii, Amphilophium obovatum, Amphilophium occidentale, Amphilophium parkeri, Amphilophium porphyrotrichum, Amphilophium pulverulentum, Amphilophium reticulatum, Amphilophium rodriguesii, Amphilophium scabriusculum, Amphilophium stamineum, Amphilophium steyermarkii, Amphilophium dusenianum, Amphilophium campinae, Amphilophium lohmanniae, Amphilophium racemosum, Amphilophium ayaricum, Amphilophium carolinae, Amphilophium monophyllum,

Species in the Bignoniaceae family

Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,

References

José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' in the authors string.
Lúcia Garcez Lohmann (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.G.Lohmann' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77141953-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].