Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
thouarsianum
ID:
691642

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Capuron

Source:
cmp

Year:
1969

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000690975



Common Names

  • Filicium thouarsianum
  • Thouars' Tree Fern
  • Thouars Tree Fern


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Synonyms

  • Filicium abbreviatum Radlk. [unknown]

Description

Filicium thouarsianum (also called Thouarsian 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 thouarsianum 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 thouarsianum 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 thouarsianum 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 thouarsianum

Filicium thouarsianum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Madagascar.

Filicium thouarsianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Filicium thouarsianum?

Filicium thouarsianum

What is the common name of Filicium thouarsianum?

Thouars' Filicium

What is the family of Filicium thouarsianum?

Asteraceae

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2812914: Based on the initial data import
René Paul Raymond Capuron (1921-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Capuron' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.