Myrica faya
Candleberry Myrtle, Firetree
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Myricaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Naturally occurring in Africa and Europe, Myrica faya (commonly known as Candleberry Myrtle or Firetree) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Myricaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Azores, Canary Is., Madeira, Portugal
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Hawaii