Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
falcata
ID:
1241213

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
tro

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Mus. Bot. 1: 329 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240551

Common Names

  • Nothaphoebe falcata
  • Falcate Nothaphoebe
  • Falcate Beech

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Description

Nothaphoebe falcata (also called Falcate Nothaphoebe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lauraceae family. It is an evergreen shrub with falcate-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It is native to East Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Nothaphoebe falcata is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nothaphoebe falcata is a white to pink color, with a five-petaled corolla. The seeds are small, black, and have a glossy surface. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nothaphoebe falcata is a tree native to China. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings or division. Seeds can also be sown in the spring.

Where to Find Nothaphoebe falcata

Nothaphoebe falcata can be found in tropical areas of Central and South America, such as Mexico and Peru.

Nothaphoebe falcata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nothaphoebe falcata?

Nothaphoebe falcata

What is the common name of Nothaphoebe falcata?

Sickle-leaved Nothaphoebe

Where is Nothaphoebe falcata found?

China

Species in the Nothaphoebe genus

Species in the Lauraceae family

Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,