Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
insignis
ID:
967207

Status:
valid

Authors:
Royle

Source:
wcs

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Ill. Bot. Himal. Mts. : 354 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000966545



Common Names

  • Insignis Falconeria
  • Falconeria Insignis
  • Falconeria insignis


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Description

Falconeria insignis (also called 'Insignis Falconeria', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, ovate-cordate leaves and yellow-green flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Falconeria insignis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Falconeria insignis is small and yellow-green. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Falconeria insignis is a shrub native to Central America. It 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 usually done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood in late summer or early autumn. Layering should be done in spring or summer.

Where to Find Falconeria insignis

Falconeria insignis is native to the Caribbean, from Cuba to Trinidad and Tobago.

Species in the Falconeria genus

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References