Fouquieria formosa
Fouquieria formosa Kunth
Fouquieria formosa, a member of the Fouquieriaceae family, is a perennial plant native to central and southern Mexico. It is known by several common names, including palo santo, rabo de iguana, and flor de jabon. The species was first described in 1823 by Kunth.
Description
Fouquieria formosa is a species in the genus Fouquieria, part of the Fouquieriaceae family. It is found in central and southern regions of Mexico. The plant is recognized by various local names such as palo santo, rabo de iguana, rosalillo, tlapacon, corona de Cristo, and flor de jabon. The species was formally published in 1823 by the botanist Kunth.
Distribution
Global · Mexico Central · Mexico Southeast · Mexico Southwest
Synonyms
Philetaeria horridaEcheveria spicata
