Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Araucariales
Species:
papuanum
ID:
686436

Status:
valid

Authors:
de Laub.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 50: 312. (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685769

Common Names

  • Falcatifolium papuanum
  • Papuan Falcatifolium
  • Papuan Dagger-Leaf

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Description

Falcatifolium papuanum (also called Papuan 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 oval-shaped leaves and yellow-orange flowers.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Falcatifolium papuanum 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 papuanum 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 papuanum

Falcatifolium papuanum can be found in the tropical regions of Papua New Guinea.

Falcatifolium papuanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Falcatifolium papuanum?

Falcatifolium papuanum

What are the common names of Falcatifolium papuanum?

Papuan falcatifolium

What is the natural habitat of Falcatifolium papuanum?

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

David John de Laubenfels (1925-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Laub.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for:wfo-0000685769: Placement according to April 2023 Classification