Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Chloranthales
Genus:
Species:
subfalcata
ID:
551705

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.W.Moore

Source:
cmp

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 102: 26 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000551037

Common Names

  • Subfalcata Ascarina
  • Subfalcata Tree
  • Subfalcata Wood

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Description

Ascarina subfalcata (also called Subfalcate Ascarina, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the forests of New Zealand. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in woodlands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Ascarina subfalcata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ascarina subfalcata is a small, yellowish-green, cup-shaped flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ascarina subfalcata is a low-growing evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed sown in spring or autumn, or by cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Ascarina subfalcata

Ascarina subfalcata is native to India and can be found in the forests of the Western Ghats.

Ascarina subfalcata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ascarina subfalcata?

Ascarina subfalcata

What is the common name of Ascarina subfalcata?

Falcate Ascarina

What is the natural habitat of Ascarina subfalcata?

Ascarina subfalcata is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia

Species in the Chloranthaceae family

Ascarina coursii, Ascarina diffusa, Ascarina lucida, Ascarina maheshwarii, Ascarina marquesensis, Ascarina philippinensis, Ascarina polystachya, Ascarina rubricaulis, Ascarina solmsiana, Ascarina subfalcata, Ascarina subsessilis, Ascarina swamyana, Chloranthus angustifolius, Chloranthus anhuiensis, Chloranthus elatior, Chloranthus fortunei, Chloranthus henryi, Chloranthus holostegius, Chloranthus multistachys, Chloranthus nervosus, Chloranthus oldhamii, Chloranthus quadrifolius, Chloranthus serratus, Chloranthus sessilifolius, Chloranthus spicatus, Chloranthus tianmushanensis, Hedyosmum arborescens, Hedyosmum bonplandianum, Hedyosmum brasiliense, Hedyosmum brenesii, Hedyosmum costaricense, Hedyosmum crenatum, Hedyosmum gentryi, Hedyosmum goudotianum, Hedyosmum intermedium, Hedyosmum mexicanum, Hedyosmum neblinae, Hedyosmum parvifolium, Hedyosmum pseudoandromeda, Hedyosmum racemosum, Hedyosmum scaberrimum, Hedyosmum tepuiense, Hedyosmum translucidum, Hedyosmum colombianum, Hedyosmum dombeyanum, Hedyosmum domingense, Hedyosmum maximum, Hedyosmum parvifolium, Hedyosmum scabrum, Hedyosmum huascari,

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