Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
longifolium
ID:
691640

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Perrier) Capuron

Source:
cmp

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Bot. 19: 40 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000690973



Common Names

  • Filicium longifolium
  • Long-leaved Tree Fern
  • Long-leaf Tree Fern


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Synonyms

  • Pseudoprotorhus longifolia H.Perrier [unknown]

Description

Filicium longifolium (also called Long-leaved Filicium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It grows in moist woods and thickets, and can reach heights of up to 1 meter.

Uses & Benefits

Filicium longifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a shade tree in tropical and subtropical regions. The wood of this tree is used for making furniture and other items.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Filicium longifolium are small, yellowish-green and unisexual, with male and female flowers on separate plants. The fruit is a small, yellow-green, pear-shaped fig. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Filicium longifolium can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Filicium longifolium

Filicium longifolium can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Filicium longifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Filicium longifolium?

Filicium longifolium

What is the common name of Filicium longifolium?

Long-leaved Filicium

What is the family of Filicium longifolium?

Asteraceae

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2812912: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.
René Paul Raymond Capuron (1921-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Capuron' in the authors string.