Embothrium coccineum

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Embothrium coccineum is a striking South American tree known for its bright red, tubular flowers and is commonly called the Chilean firebush.

All labels observed (1)

Label Occurrences
Embothrium coccineum canonical 2

How this entity was disambiguated

Statements (48)

Predicate Object
instanceOf evergreen shrub
plant species
tree
attracts hummingbirds
commonName Chilean firebush
linked to: Fuchsia magellanica

Chilean firetree
cultivatedIn Ireland
New Zealand
Pacific Northwest of North America
linked to: Pacific Northwest

United Kingdom
deciduousInClimate colder climates
evergreenInClimate mild climates
family Proteaceae
flowerColor red
floweringSeason early summer
spring
flowerShape tubular
genus Embothrium
growthForm large shrub
small tree
hardiness frost-tolerant to mild frost
introducedAs ornamental plant
kingdom Plantae
leafArrangement alternate
leafMargin entire
leafType evergreen
lightPreference full sun
partial shade
maximumHeight 15 m
nativeHabitat riverbanks
temperate rainforests
woodland margins
nativeRegion Patagonia
southern South America
nativeTo Argentina
Chile
notableFor bright red flowers
striking ornamental appearance
order Proteales
pollination bird-pollinated
reproduction seeds
semi-ripe cuttings
soilPreference acidic soil
well-drained soil
taxonRank species
typicalHeight 8 m
uses attracting wildlife
ornamental landscaping

How these facts were elicited

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Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

Valdivian temperate rain forest hasFlora Embothrium coccineum
Flora of Chile hasEndemicSpecies Embothrium coccineum