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
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.
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 Filicium genus
Species in the Sapindaceae family