Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
falcata
ID:
514454

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 24: 151 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513786

Common Names

  • Falcata Acanthosyris
  • Falcate Acanthosyris
  • Falcate Acanthus

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Description

Acanthosyris falcata (also called Sickle-leaved Acanthosyris, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Annonaceae family. It is a shrub native to South America, and is found in dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Acanthosyris falcata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acanthosyris falcata has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acanthosyris falcata is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows in clumps. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed.

Where to Find Acanthosyris falcata

Acanthosyris falcata can be found in dry grasslands and steppes in Central Asia.

Acanthosyris falcata FAQ

What is the common name of Acanthosyris falcata?

Falcata Acanthosyris

What is the scientific name of Falcata Acanthosyris?

Acanthosyris falcata

What is the natural habitat of Acanthosyris falcata?

It is native to Mexico and Guatemala.

Species in the Santalaceae family

Acanthosyris annonagustata, Acanthosyris asipapote, Acanthosyris falcata, Acanthosyris glabrata, Acanthosyris paulo-alvinii, Acanthosyris spinescens, Amphorogyne celastroides, Amphorogyne spicata, Amphorogyne staufferi, Anthobolus erythrocaulis, Anthobolus filifolius, Anthobolus foveolatus, Anthobolus leptomeroides, Antidaphne amazonensis, Antidaphne andina, Antidaphne antidaphneoides, Antidaphne glaziovii, Antidaphne hondurensis, Antidaphne punctulata, Antidaphne schottii, Antidaphne viscoidea, Antidaphne wrightii, Arceuthobium abietinum, Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae, Arceuthobium americanum, Arceuthobium apachecum, Arceuthobium azoricum, Arceuthobium bicarinatum, Arceuthobium blumeri, Arceuthobium californicum, Arceuthobium campylopodum, Arceuthobium chinense, Arceuthobium cyanocarpum, Arceuthobium divaricatum, Arceuthobium douglasii, Arceuthobium gillii, Arceuthobium globosum, Arceuthobium guatemalense, Arceuthobium hondurense, Arceuthobium juniperi-procerae, Arceuthobium littorum, Arceuthobium microcarpum, Arceuthobium minutissimum, Arceuthobium monticola, Arceuthobium nigrum, Arceuthobium occidentale, Arceuthobium oxycedri, Arceuthobium pendens, Arceuthobium pini, Arceuthobium pusillum,

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