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ocotillo

Fouquieria splendens

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae โ€บPhylum: Tracheophyta โ€บClass: Magnoliopsida โ€บOrder: Ericales โ€บFamily: Fouquieriaceae โ€บGenus: Fouquieria

About

Fouquieria splendens (commonly known as ocotillo American Spanish:ย , but also referred to as coachwhip, candlewood, slimwood, desert coral, Jacob's staff, Jacob cactus, and vine cactus) is a plant indigenous to the Sonoran Desert and Chihuahuan Desert in the Southwestern United States (southern Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas), and northern Mexico (as far south as Hidalgo and Guerrero).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ocotillo?
The scientific name of ocotillo is Fouquieria splendens.
What kingdom does ocotillo belong to?
ocotillo belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does ocotillo belong to?
ocotillo belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does ocotillo belong to?
ocotillo belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does ocotillo belong to?
ocotillo belongs to the order Ericales.
What family does ocotillo belong to?
ocotillo belongs to the family Fouquieriaceae.
What genus does ocotillo belong to?
ocotillo belongs to the genus Fouquieria.