Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
falcata
ID:
471057

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Paul G.Wilson) Paul G.Wilson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 12: 251 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470389



Common Names

  • Falcata Philotheca
  • Falcata Philotheca Grass
  • Falcata Philotheca Rush


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Synonyms

  • Eriostemon falcatus Paul G.Wilson [unknown]

Description

Philotheca falcata (also called Falcate Philotheca, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in heathlands and woodlands. Its leaves are small and narrow, and its flowers are white and star-shaped.

Uses & Benefits

Philotheca falcata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has also been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Philotheca falcata has small, yellow-green flowers with a white lip. Its seeds are small and round. Seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Philotheca falcata is a shrub that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be planted in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until they germinate. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a moist medium until they have rooted.

Where to Find Philotheca falcata

Philotheca falcata can be found in Australia.

Philotheca falcata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Philotheca falcata?

Philotheca falcata

What is the common name of Philotheca falcata?

Falcate Philotheca

What is the habitat of Philotheca falcata?

It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

Species in the Philotheca genus

Philotheca falcata, Philotheca freyciana, Philotheca glasshousiensis, Philotheca epilosa, Philotheca conduplicata, Philotheca queenslandica, Philotheca obovatifolia, Philotheca papillata, Philotheca myoporoides, Philotheca acrolopha, Philotheca angustifolia, Philotheca apiculata, Philotheca brevifolia, Philotheca basistyla, Philotheca ciliata, Philotheca citrina, Philotheca coateana, Philotheca coccinea, Philotheca cuticularis, Philotheca cymbiformis, Philotheca deserti, Philotheca difformis, Philotheca eremicola, Philotheca ericifolia, Philotheca gardneri, Philotheca glabra, Philotheca kalbarriensis, Philotheca langei, Philotheca linearis, Philotheca nutans, Philotheca pachyphylla, Philotheca reichenbachii, Philotheca rhomboidea, Philotheca salsolifolia, Philotheca sericea, Philotheca sporadica, Philotheca thryptomenoides, Philotheca tomentella, Philotheca tubiflora, Philotheca wonganensis, Philotheca brucei, Philotheca buxifolia, Philotheca hispidula, Philotheca obovalis, Philotheca scabra, Philotheca trachyphylla, Philotheca verrucosa, Philotheca virgata, Philotheca fitzgeraldii, Philotheca pinoides,

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2541776: Based on the initial data import
Paul Graham Wilson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paul G.Wilson' in the authors string.