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

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Statements (48)

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

Chilean firetree
cultivatedIn Ireland
New Zealand
Pacific Northwest
surface form: Pacific Northwest of North America

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