Status:
valid
Authors:
Kellogg ex Curran
Source:
cmp
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
Bull. Calif. Acad. Sci. 1(3): 133. 1885 [1886 publ. 28 Feb 1885]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691654
Common Names
- Fouquieria columnaris
- Columnar Fouquieria
- Fouquieria Columnaris
Synonyms
- Fouquieria gigantea Orcutt [unknown]
- Idria columnaria Kellogg [unknown]
Description
Fouquieria columnaris (also called Boojum Tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fouquieriaceae family. It is a small, evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is adapted to drought.
Uses & Benefits
Fouquieria columnaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fouquieria columnaris has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fouquieria columnaris is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, moist soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Fouquieria columnaris
Fouquieria columnaris can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Fouquieria columnaris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fouquieria columnaris?
Fouquieria columnaris
What is the common name of Fouquieria columnaris?
Boojum Tree
Where is Fouquieria columnaris native to?
Northwestern Mexico
Species in the Fouquieria genus
Fouquieria burragei,
Fouquieria columnaris,
Fouquieria diguetii,
Fouquieria fasciculata,
Fouquieria formosa,
Fouquieria leonilae,
Fouquieria macdougalii,
Fouquieria ochoterenae,
Fouquieria purpusii,
Fouquieria shrevei,
Fouquieria splendens,
Species in the Fouquieriaceae family
Fouquieria burragei,
Fouquieria columnaris,
Fouquieria diguetii,
Fouquieria fasciculata,
Fouquieria formosa,
Fouquieria leonilae,
Fouquieria macdougalii,
Fouquieria ochoterenae,
Fouquieria purpusii,
Fouquieria shrevei,
Fouquieria splendens,