Retrophyllum filicifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Araucariales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filicifolium
ID:
1333681
Status:
valid
Authors:
(N.E.Gray) R.R.Mill
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 73 (2): 193. (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346135
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Retrophyllum filicifolium (also called Filicifolium Retrophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Podocarpaceae family. It is native to New Caledonia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It typically grows up to 15-20 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 45 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Retrophyllum filicifolium has many uses, including as an ornamental plant, in traditional medicine, for erosion control, and as a source of food and fiber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Retrophyllum filicifolium are white, with 5 petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Retrophyllum filicifolium is a slow-growing epiphytic orchid that requires a warm, humid environment. It should be grown in a well-draining potting mix, such as a mixture of bark, perlite, and sphagnum moss. The plant should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the plant.
Where to Find Retrophyllum filicifolium
Retrophyllum filicifolium is native to New Caledonia and can be found in the southern part of the island.
Retrophyllum filicifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Retrophyllum filicifolium?
Retrophyllum filicifolium
What is the common name of Retrophyllum filicifolium?
Fern-leaf kauri
Where is Retrophyllum filicifolium native to?
New Zealand
Species in the Retrophyllum 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,
References
Robert R. Mill (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.R.Mill' in the authors string.
Netta Elizabeth Gray (b.1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Gray' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for:wfo-0001346135: Placement according to April 2023 Classification