Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
californicum
ID:
692927

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Torr.) Coult.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 4: 74 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692260



Common Names

  • Fremontodendron californicum
  • California Flannelbush
  • California Fremontodendron


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Synonyms

  • Cheirostemon californicus (Torr.) Martínez [unknown]
  • Chiranthodendron californicum (Torr.) Baill. [unknown]
  • Fremontia californica Torr. [unknown]
  • Fremontia californica crassifolia (Eastw.) Abrams [unknown]
  • Fremontia californica diegensis M.Harv. [unknown]
  • Fremontia californica integra M.Harv. [unknown]
  • Fremontia californica napensis (Eastw.) McMinn [unknown]
  • Fremontia californica napensis (Eastw.) Munz [unknown]
  • Fremontia californica obispoensis (Eastw.) Munz [unknown]
  • Fremontia californica viridis M.Harv. [unknown]
  • Fremontia crassifolia Eastw. [unknown]
  • Fremontia napensis Eastw. [unknown]
  • Fremontia obispoensis Eastw. [unknown]
  • Fremontodendron californicum crassifolium (Eastw.) J.H.Thomas [unknown]
  • Fremontodendron californicum napense (Eastw.) Munz [unknown]
  • Fremontodendron californicum obispoense (Eastw.) Munz [unknown]
  • Fremontodendron californicum obispoense (Eastw.) Hoover [unknown]
  • Fremontodendron napense (Eastw.) R.M.Lloyd [unknown]
  • Fremontodendron californicum californicum [unknown]
  • Fremontia napaense Eastw. [unknown]

Description

Fremontodendron californicum (also called California Flannelbush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the western United States. It has multiple stems with a dense canopy of leaves, and produces yellow flowers. It grows in dry meadows, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Fremontodendron californicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Fremontodendron californicum sub. decumbens (R.M.Lloyd) Munz

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fremontodendron californicum has yellow-orange flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fremontodendron californicum is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and placed in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Fremontodendron californicum

Fremontodendron californicum can be found in California.

Fremontodendron californicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fremontodendron californicum?

Fremontodendron californicum

What is the family of Fremontodendron californicum?

Sterculiaceae

What is the habitat of Fremontodendron californicum?

Dry hillsides

Species in the Fremontodendron genus

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2814442: Based on the initial data import
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
Thomas Coulter (1793-1843): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coult.' in the authors string.