Author: | Townshend
Stith Brandegee, 1909 |
Family: |
FOUQUIERIACEAE |
Origin: |
Central
+ North-Western Mexico |
Soil: |
Mix -
Grit |
Water:
|
Medium |
Sun: |
Maximum |
Thickness: |
25
Centimetres |
Height: |
4 Meters |
Flower:
|
White |
Propagate: |
Seeds |
Names:
|
- |
Synonyms: |
- |
This member of the Fouquieriaceae family was described by
Townshend Stith Brandegee
in
1909. It is found in the central to south-western Mexico. It grows on the rocky hill-sides in well-drained
grit with a little to some water and lots of sun. The stem will get 25
centimetres wide and reach four meters. The flowers are white.
The name Fouquieria comes from: P.E. Fouquier, Parisian medical professor.
The species name after C. A. Purpus, ?-1914, a plant collector,
active in Central America. |