🌿 Identification Guide

How to Identify Fouquieriaceae

Q: What are the key characteristics of Fouquieriaceae?

Fouquieriaceae species are classified in the order Ericales, class Magnoliopsida, kingdom Plantae. The family contains 6 accepted species.

6 species · Plantae · Order Ericales

Fouquieriaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Ericales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 6 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

The distinctive flowers have a short corolla that ranges in color from white to rose-red, with numerous long, exerted stamens.

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Representative Fouquieriaceae Species

Fouquieria formosa Kunth

Fouquieria formosa Kunth is a phenotypically variable small tree native to weste…

Fouquieria splendens Engelm.

Fouquieria splendens Engelm. (ocotillo) is a desert plant with defined botanical…

Fouquieria burragei Rose

Fouquierier burragei Rose is a thorny flowering shrub or small tree native to Ba…

Fouquieria columnaris Kellogg ex Curran

Fouquieria columnaris, also called boojum tree, is a very slow-growing columnar …

Fouquieria diguetii (Tiegh.) I.M.Johnst.

Fouquieria diguetii is a spiny deciduous shrub with red hummingbird-pollinated f…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Fouquieriaceae?

Fouquieriaceae plants belong to the Ericales order in the Plantae kingdom. The distinctive flowers have a short corolla that ranges in color from white to rose-red, with numerous long, exerted stamens. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.