Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Species:
coccineum
ID:
667724

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1776

Citation Micro:
Char. Gen. Pl. : 16 (1776)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667056



Common Names

  • Embothrium coccineum
  • Coccineum Embothrium
  • Coccineum Embothrium Lily


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Synonyms

  • Ixora coccinea Comm. ex Lam. [illegitimate]
  • Catas parviflora Juss. [unknown]
  • Embothrium coccineum cavanillesii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Embothrium coccineum lanceolatum (Ruiz & Pav.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Embothrium coccineum lanceolatum (Ruiz & Pav.) Perez-Mor. [unknown]
  • Embothrium coccineum oblanceolatum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Embothrium coccineum obovatum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Embothrium gilliesii Meisn. [unknown]
  • Embothrium lanceolatum Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Embothrium valdivianum Gand. [unknown]

Description

Embothrium coccineum (also called Chilean Firebush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, usually reaching a height of about 5 m. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and is found in moist, lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Embothrium coccineum is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and rheumatism. It is also used as an insect repellent and to treat snakebites.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Embothrium coccineum is white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Embothrium coccineum is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Embothrium coccineum

Embothrium coccineum can be found in Chile and Argentina.

Embothrium coccineum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Embothrium coccineum?

Embothrium coccineum

What is the common name of Embothrium coccineum?

Chilean Firebush

What is the natural habitat of Embothrium coccineum?

It is found in the temperate forests of Chile and Argentina

Species in the Embothrium genus

Species in the Proteaceae family

Acidonia microcarpa, Adenanthos acanthophyllus, Adenanthos apiculatus, Adenanthos argyreus, Adenanthos barbigerus, Adenanthos cacomorphus, Adenanthos cuneatus, Adenanthos cunninghamii, Adenanthos cygnorum, Adenanthos detmoldii, Adenanthos dobagii, Adenanthos dobsonii, Adenanthos drummondii, Adenanthos ellipticus, Adenanthos eyrei, Adenanthos filifolius, Adenanthos flavidiflorus, Adenanthos forrestii, Adenanthos glabrescens, Adenanthos gracilipes, Adenanthos ileticos, Adenanthos intermedius, Adenanthos intricatus, Adenanthos labillardierei, Adenanthos linearis, Adenanthos macropodianus, Adenanthos meisneri, Adenanthos obovatus, Adenanthos oreophilus, Adenanthos pamelus, Adenanthos pungens, Adenanthos sericeus, Adenanthos strictus, Adenanthos teges, Adenanthos terminalis, Adenanthos velutinus, Adenanthos venosus, Agastachys odorata, Alloxylon brachycarpum, Alloxylon flammeum, Alloxylon pinnatum, Alloxylon wickhamii, Athertonia diversifolia, Aulax cancellata, Aulax pallasia, Aulax umbellata, Austromuellera trinervia, Austromuellera valida, Banksia acanthopoda, Banksia acuminata,

References

Georg Forster (1754-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Forst.' in the authors string.
Johann Reinhold Forster (1729-1798): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Forst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:703489-1: Based on the initial data import