Status:
valid
Authors:
de Laub. & Silba
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 65: 329. (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685770
Common Names
- Falcatifolium sleumeri
- Sleumer's Falcatifolium
- Sleumer Falcatifolium
Description
Falcatifolium sleumeri (also called Sleumer's 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 sleumeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Falcatifolium sleumeri 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Falcatifolium sleumeri 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 sleumeri
Falcatifolium sleumeri can be found in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Falcatifolium sleumeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Falcatifolium sleumeri?
Falcatifolium sleumeri
What are the common names of Falcatifolium sleumeri?
Sleumer's falcatifolium
What is the natural habitat of Falcatifolium sleumeri?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Falcatifolium genus
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,