Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Araucariales
Species:
falciforme
ID:
686432

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Parl.) de Laub.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 50: 309. (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685765

Common Names

  • Falcatifolium falciforme
  • Hook-Leaved Falcatifolium
  • Falciform Falcatifolium

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Synonyms

  • Nageia falciformis (Parl.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Podocarpus falciformis Parl. [valid]
  • Falcatifolium falciforme kinabaluensis Silba [valid]
  • Falcatifolium falciforme usan-apuensis de Laub. & Silba [valid]
  • Falcatifolium usan-apuensis (de Laub. & Silba) de Laub. & Silba [valid]

Description

Falcatifolium falciforme (also called sickle-leaved falcatifolium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to New Guinea, and is found in moist forests and scrublands. It has sickle-shaped leaves and yellow-orange flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Falcatifolium falciforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Falcatifolium falciforme is white, with a tubular corolla and 6 petals. The seed is a small, round, blackish-brown drupe. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Falcatifolium falciforme is a perennial that is easy to grow from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location. The plants should be spaced about 8 inches apart. Division can be done in early spring or late summer.

Where to Find Falcatifolium falciforme

Falcatifolium falciforme can be found in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Falcatifolium falciforme FAQ

What is the scientific name of Falcatifolium falciforme?

Falcatifolium falciforme

What are the common names of Falcatifolium falciforme?

Sickle-leaved falcatifolium

What is the natural habitat of Falcatifolium falciforme?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Podocarpaceae family

Acmopyle pancheri, Acmopyle sahniana, Afrocarpus dawei, Afrocarpus falcatus, Afrocarpus gracilior, Afrocarpus mannii, Afrocarpus usambarensis, Dacrycarpus cinctus, Dacrycarpus compactus, Dacrycarpus cumingii, Dacrycarpus dacrydioides, Dacrycarpus expansus, Dacrycarpus imbricatus, Dacrycarpus kinabaluensis, Dacrycarpus steupii, Dacrycarpus vieillardii, Dacrydium suprinii, Dacrydium araucarioides, Dacrydium balansae, Dacrydium beccarii, Dacrydium comosum, Dacrydium cornwallianum, Dacrydium cupressinum, Dacrydium elatum, Dacrydium ericoides, Dacrydium gibbsiae, Dacrydium gracile, Dacrydium guillauminii, Dacrydium leptophyllum, Dacrydium lycopodioides, Dacrydium magnum, Dacrydium medium, Dacrydium nausoriense, Dacrydium nidulum, Dacrydium novoguineense, Dacrydium pectinatum, Dacrydium spathoides, Dacrydium xanthandrum, Dacrydium tenuifolium, Dacrydium vieillardii, Falcatifolium angustum, Falcatifolium falciforme, Falcatifolium gruezoi, Falcatifolium papuanum, Falcatifolium sleumeri, Falcatifolium taxoides, Falcatifolium falcatum, Halocarpus bidwillii, Halocarpus biformis, Halocarpus kirkii,

References

Filippo Parlatore (1816-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parl.' in the authors string.
David John de Laubenfels (1925-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Laub.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for:wfo-0000685765: Placement according to April 2023 Classification