Status:
valid
Authors:
(Brongn. & Gris) de Laub.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 50: 310. (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685771
Common Names
- Taxoides Falcatifolium
- Taxoides Shield Fern
- Taxoides Tree Fern
Synonyms
- Nageia taxoides (Brongn. & Gris) Kuntze [valid]
- Podocarpus taxodioides Carrière [valid]
- Podocarpus taxodioides gracilis Carrière [valid]
Description
Falcatifolium taxoides (also called Tax'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 taxoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to treat digestive and respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Falcatifolium taxoides has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Falcatifolium taxoides 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 taxoides
Falcatifolium taxoides can be found in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Falcatifolium taxoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Falcatifolium taxoides?
Falcatifolium taxoides
What are the common names of Falcatifolium taxoides?
Mountain holly fern
What type of fern is Falcatifolium taxoides?
Evergreen fern
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,