Status:
valid
Authors:
Güemes
Source:
cmp
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 34: 365 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000693022
Common Names
- Fumana fontqueri
- Fontquer's Fumana
- Fontquer Fumana
Description
Fumana fontqueri (also called Fontquer's Fumitory, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry, sunny habitats, such as rocky outcrops, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Fumana fontqueri is a popular ornamental plant that is grown for its showy flowers and attractive foliage. It is often used as a ground cover or in hanging baskets. It is also used to attract hummingbirds and other pollinators to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Fumana fontqueri are yellow and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fumana fontqueri is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be pruned to shape. It can be propagated from cuttings taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Fumana fontqueri
Fumana fontqueri is native to the Mediterranean region.
Fumana fontqueri FAQ
What are the common names of Fumana fontqueri?
Fontqueri Fumana
What is the natural habitat of Fumana fontqueri?
Tropical forests
What is the average height of Fumana fontqueri?
Up to 1.5 m
Species in the Fumana genus
Fumana aciphylla,
Fumana arabica,
Fumana bonapartei,
Fumana ericoides,
Fumana fontanesii,
Fumana fontqueri,
Fumana grandiflora,
Fumana heywoodii,
Fumana juniperina,
Fumana lacidulemiensis,
Fumana laevipes,
Fumana laevis,
Fumana oligosperma,
Fumana paphlagonica,
Fumana paradoxa,
Fumana procumbens,
Fumana scoparia,
Fumana thymifolia,
Fumana trisperma,
Species in the Cistaceae family
Cistus akamantis,
Cistus atlanticus,
Cistus ingwersenii,
Cistus osbeckiifolius,
Cistus santae,
Cistus banaresii,
Cistus grancanariae,
Cistus palmensis,
Cistus aguilari,
Cistus albereensis,
Cistus albidus,
Cistus asper,
Cistus atriplicifolius,
Cistus calycinus,
Cistus canescens,
Cistus cebennensis,
Cistus cheiranthoides,
Cistus chinamadensis,
Cistus clausonii,
Cistus clusii,
Cistus conradiae,
Cistus creticus,
Cistus crispus,
Cistus cyprius,
Cistus dansereaui,
Cistus escartianus,
Cistus florentinus,
Cistus formosus,
Cistus halimifolius,
Cistus heterophyllus,
Cistus horrens,
Cistus hybridus,
Cistus incanus,
Cistus inflatus,
Cistus ladanifer,
Cistus lasianthus,
Cistus laurifolius,
Cistus laxus,
Cistus ledon,
Cistus libanotis,
Cistus matritensis,
Cistus monspeliensis,
Cistus munbyi,
Cistus nigricans,
Cistus novus,
Cistus obtusifolius,
Cistus ocreatus,
Cistus ocymoides,
Cistus palhinhae,
Cistus parviflorus,