Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
falcifera
ID:
1258172

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rose

Source:
tro

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 12: 285 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257510



Common Names

  • Triumfetta Falcifera
  • Tassel Flower
  • Hairy Tallow


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Description

Triumfetta falcifera (also called Sickle-fruited burr, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Tiliaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. It is native to the Himalayas in India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It is found in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Triumfetta falcifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Triumfetta falcifera has small, yellowish-white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triumfetta falcifera can be propagated by division or by seeds. It can be grown in a variety of substrates, including gravel, sand, and soil. It prefers a warm, dry environment with moderate to high light. It should be fertilized regularly with liquid fertilizer.

Where to Find Triumfetta falcifera

Triumfetta falcifera can be found in India, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

Triumfetta falcifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Triumfetta falcifera?

Triumfetta falcifera

What type of plant is Triumfetta falcifera?

Herb

Where does Triumfetta falcifera grow?

South America

Species in the Triumfetta genus

Triumfetta johnstonii, Triumfetta keniensis, Triumfetta litticola, Triumfetta leptacantha, Triumfetta lepidota, Triumfetta longipedunculata, Triumfetta lappula, Triumfetta kundelungensis, Triumfetta mearnsii, Triumfetta marsupiata, Triumfetta macrocoma, Triumfetta maconochieana, Triumfetta malebarica, Triumfetta kenneallyi, Triumfetta heterocarpa, Triumfetta hapala, Triumfetta heptaphylla, Triumfetta inermis, Triumfetta japonica, Triumfetta jaegeri, Triumfetta incana, Triumfetta hundtii, Triumfetta propinqua, Triumfetta persimilis, Triumfetta pentandra, Triumfetta parviflora, Triumfetta paradoxa, Triumfetta rhodoneura, Triumfetta reflexa, Triumfetta pustulata, Triumfetta prostrata, Triumfetta ramosa, Triumfetta mitchellii, Triumfetta monstrosa, Triumfetta pannosa, Triumfetta micracantha, Triumfetta mellina, Triumfetta orthacantha, Triumfetta oenpelliensis, Triumfetta nigricans, Triumfetta obliqua, Triumfetta nutans, Triumfetta aspera, Triumfetta angolensis, Triumfetta graveolens, Triumfetta arnhemica, Triumfetta aquila, Triumfetta appendiculata, Triumfetta antunesii, Triumfetta antrorsa,

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

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