Status:
valid
Authors:
I.M.Johnst.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 20: 238 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691666
Common Names
- Fouquieria shrevei
- Shreve's Fouquieria
- Fouquieria Shrevei
Description
Fouquieria shrevei (also called Shreve's Ocotillo, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in desert scrub, chaparral, and grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Fouquieria shrevei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Small, yellow-green flowers with 5 petals. Seed: Small, black, round seeds. Seedlings: Young seedlings are green with small, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fouquieria shrevei 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 shrevei
Fouquieria shrevei is native to the deserts of Mexico and the southwestern United States.
Fouquieria shrevei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fouquieria shrevei?
Fouquieria shrevei
What is the common name of Fouquieria shrevei?
Ocotillo
Where is Fouquieria shrevei native to?
Southwestern United States and northern 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,