Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
mexicanum
ID:
692936

Status:
valid

Authors:
Davidson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Bull. S. Calif. Acad. Sci. 16: 50 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692269



Common Names

  • Fremontodendron mexicanum
  • Mexican Flannelbush
  • Mexican Fremontodendron


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Synonyms

  • Fremontia californica mexicana (Davidson) Jeps. [unknown]
  • Fremontia mexicana (Davidson) J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Fremontodendron californicum mexicanum (Davidson) A.E.Murray [unknown]

Description

Fremontodendron mexicanum (also called Mexican Flannel Bush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 feet tall. It has yellow flowers and velvety, gray-green leaves. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky hillsides and canyons.

Uses & Benefits

Fremontodendron mexicanum 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fremontodendron mexicanum has yellow, five-petaled flowers that are fragrant. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and are small.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fremontodendron mexicanum 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 mexicanum

Fremontodendron mexicanum can be found in Mexico.

Fremontodendron mexicanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fremontodendron mexicanum?

Fremontodendron mexicanum

What is the family of Fremontodendron mexicanum?

Sterculiaceae

What is the habitat of Fremontodendron mexicanum?

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