Status:
valid
Authors:
Scott Elliot
Source:
cmp
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 29: 16 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537298
Common Names
- Anisophyllea fallax
- Fallax Anisophyllea
- Deceptive Anisophyllea
Description
Anisophyllea fallax (also called False Anisophyllea, among many other common names) is a tree native to Madagascar. It has large, leathery leaves and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Anisophyllea fallax can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and its wood is used for making furniture and tools. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anisophyllea fallax has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anisophyllea fallax is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It can be propagated from seeds, cuttings, or air layering. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun.
Where to Find Anisophyllea fallax
Anisophyllea fallax is native to the tropical rainforests of South America.
Anisophyllea fallax FAQ
What is the common name of Anisophyllea fallax?
Fallax Anisophyllea
What type of soil is best for Anisophyllea fallax?
Humus-rich, well-drained soil
How much sun does Anisophyllea fallax need?
Partial shade to full shade
Species in the Anisophyllea genus
Anisophyllea apetala,
Anisophyllea beccariana,
Anisophyllea boehmii,
Anisophyllea brachystila,
Anisophyllea buchneri,
Anisophyllea buettneri,
Anisophyllea cabole,
Anisophyllea chartacea,
Anisophyllea cinnamomoides,
Anisophyllea cordata,
Anisophyllea corneri,
Anisophyllea curtisii,
Anisophyllea dichostila,
Anisophyllea disticha,
Anisophyllea exellii,
Anisophyllea fallax,
Anisophyllea ferruginea,
Anisophyllea fissipetala,
Anisophyllea fruticulosa,
Anisophyllea glandulifolia,
Anisophyllea globosa,
Anisophyllea gossweileri,
Anisophyllea grandis,
Anisophyllea griffithii,
Anisophyllea guianensis,
Anisophyllea impressinervia,
Anisophyllea ismailii,
Anisophyllea laurina,
Anisophyllea manausensis,
Anisophyllea mayumbensis,
Anisophyllea meniaudi,
Anisophyllea myriosticta,
Anisophyllea nitida,
Anisophyllea obtusifolia,
Anisophyllea penninervata,
Anisophyllea pochetii,
Anisophyllea polyneura,
Anisophyllea pomifera,
Anisophyllea purpurascens,
Anisophyllea quangensis,
Anisophyllea reticulata,
Anisophyllea rhomboidea,
Anisophyllea scortechinii,
Anisophyllea sororia,
Anisophyllea strychnoides,
Anisophyllea poggei,
Anisophyllea madagascarensis,
Anisophyllea masoalensis,
Anisophyllea parafallax,
Anisophyllea schatzii,
Species in the Anisophylleaceae family
Anisophyllea apetala,
Anisophyllea beccariana,
Anisophyllea boehmii,
Anisophyllea brachystila,
Anisophyllea buchneri,
Anisophyllea buettneri,
Anisophyllea cabole,
Anisophyllea chartacea,
Anisophyllea cinnamomoides,
Anisophyllea cordata,
Anisophyllea corneri,
Anisophyllea curtisii,
Anisophyllea dichostila,
Anisophyllea disticha,
Anisophyllea exellii,
Anisophyllea fallax,
Anisophyllea ferruginea,
Anisophyllea fissipetala,
Anisophyllea fruticulosa,
Anisophyllea glandulifolia,
Anisophyllea globosa,
Anisophyllea gossweileri,
Anisophyllea grandis,
Anisophyllea griffithii,
Anisophyllea guianensis,
Anisophyllea impressinervia,
Anisophyllea ismailii,
Anisophyllea laurina,
Anisophyllea manausensis,
Anisophyllea mayumbensis,
Anisophyllea meniaudi,
Anisophyllea myriosticta,
Anisophyllea nitida,
Anisophyllea obtusifolia,
Anisophyllea penninervata,
Anisophyllea pochetii,
Anisophyllea polyneura,
Anisophyllea pomifera,
Anisophyllea purpurascens,
Anisophyllea quangensis,
Anisophyllea reticulata,
Anisophyllea rhomboidea,
Anisophyllea scortechinii,
Anisophyllea sororia,
Anisophyllea strychnoides,
Anisophyllea poggei,
Anisophyllea madagascarensis,
Anisophyllea masoalensis,
Anisophyllea parafallax,
Anisophyllea schatzii,