Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
832818

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , n.s., 5: 177 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000832153



Common Names

  • Forestiera pubescens
  • Pubescent Forestiera
  • Pubescent Privet


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Description

Forestiera pubescens (also called Hairy Forestiera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and tropical and subtropical dry shrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Forestiera pubescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak. The leaves of this plant are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Forestiera pubescens var. pubescens
Forestiera pubescens var. parvifolia (A.Gray) G.L.Nesom

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Forestiera pubescens is small and white with four petals. The seed is a small, dry, dark brown nut. The seedling is a small, thin, green stem with two small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Forestiera pubescens is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Forestiera pubescens

Forestiera pubescens can be found in the United States, in the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

Forestiera pubescens FAQ

What are the growth requirements of Forestiera pubescens?

Forestiera pubescens requires well-drained soil, full sun, and moderate water.

What is the typical size of Forestiera pubescens?

Forestiera pubescens typically grows to a height of 6-8 feet and a width of 3-5 feet.

What is the hardiness zone of Forestiera pubescens?

Forestiera pubescens is hardy in USDA zones 6-10.

Species in the Oleaceae family

Abeliophyllum distichum, Cartrema floridana, Cartrema scortechinii, Cartrema sumatrana, Cartrema americana, Chionanthus greenii, Chionanthus colonchensis, Chionanthus macrothyrsus, Chionanthus acunae, Chionanthus adamsii, Chionanthus albidiflorus, Chionanthus amblirrhinus, Chionanthus avilensis, Chionanthus axillaris, Chionanthus axilliflorus, Chionanthus bakeri, Chionanthus balgooyanus, Chionanthus beccarii, Chionanthus brachystachys, Chionanthus brassii, Chionanthus bumelioides, Chionanthus callophylloides, Chionanthus callophyllus, Chionanthus caudifolius, Chionanthus caymanensis, Chionanthus celebicus, Chionanthus clementis, Chionanthus compactus, Chionanthus cordulatus, Chionanthus coriaceus, Chionanthus crassifolius, Chionanthus crispus, Chionanthus curvicarpus, Chionanthus cuspidatus, Chionanthus decipiens, Chionanthus densiflorus, Chionanthus dictyophyllus, Chionanthus diversifolius, Chionanthus domingensis, Chionanthus dussii, Chionanthus ellipticus, Chionanthus enervis, Chionanthus eriorachis, Chionanthus evenius, Chionanthus ferrugineus, Chionanthus filiformis, Chionanthus fluminensis, Chionanthus gigas, Chionanthus globosus, Chionanthus glomeratus,

References

Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:608873-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].