Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
falcata
ID:
686399

Status:
valid

Authors:
Marchand

Source:
cmp

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Rév. Anacardiac. : 174 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685732



Common Names

  • Faguetia falcata
  • Falcate Faguetia
  • Falcate Faguet


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Description

Faguetia falcata (also called Chilean firebush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to Chile and Argentina, and is found in dry forests and scrublands. It has oval-shaped leaves and yellow-orange flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Faguetia falcata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Faguetia falcata is white, with a tubular corolla and 6 petals. The seed is a small, round, blackish-brown drupe. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Faguetia falcata is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Pruning is recommended to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Faguetia falcata

Faguetia falcata can be found in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Faguetia falcata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Faguetia falcata?

Faguetia falcata

What is the common name of Faguetia falcata?

Falcata Faguetia

What is the natural habitat of Faguetia falcata?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Faguetia genus

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,

References