Myrica faya (firetree, faya or haya; syn. Morella faya (Ait.) Wilbur) is a species of Myrica, native to Macaronesia (the Azores, Madeira, and the Canary Islands), and possibly also western coastal mainland Portugal. [2] It is an evergreen shrub or small tree 3–8 metres (9.8–26.2 ft) tall, rarely up to 15 metres (49 ft) tall.

2007年11月22日 · M. faya, the fire tree, is native to the Atlantic islands of the Azores, Madeira and the Canaries, where it is a component of mid-altitude forests. It was introduced to Hawaii where it has become a serious invasive weed in the Volcanoes National Park, and is resisting all attempts at its eradication.

Fire tree, firetree, faya bush (Morella faya) Hawaii Pacific Weed Risk Assessment: 17 High Risk. Regulatory Status: Hawaii Noxious Weed List (HAR 68) Prevention and Control Category: None. Description: Evergreen shrub or small tree up to 8 m tall (26 ft) Fruit are pink to red or blackish when mature, and appear bumpy

An evergreen shrub or small tree, usually 12-15 feet tall, fire tree can grow to 50 feet in height in some areas. Stems of fire tree are covered with hairs and its leaves are 2-4 inches long, dark green, shiny, smooth, aromatic, and alternate along the stem.

Morella faya, commonly called the fire tree, is a native to the Azores, Madeira Islands and the Canary Islands. It has been introduced to several places including Hawaii, New Zealand and Australia. This fast growing tree, whose dispersal is facilitated by introduced frugivorous birds, is capable of rapidly forming dense stands and has a ...

Myrica faya, or firetree, is an invasive exotic plant species in the Hawaiian Islands. Firetree is native to the Azores, Madiera, and the Canary Islands off the northwest coast of Africa in the Atlantic Ocean. Firetree alters ecosystem processes in ways that allow it to out compete the native vegetation of affected ecosystems in Hawaii.

Fire risk report for Morella faya This species is likely a high fire risk in Hawai’i with a fire risk score of 0.50. This species was ranked by 49 managers on a scale of 'no risk', 'low risk', 'medium risk', or 'high risk'. The numerical score ranges from 0 to 1 with higher scores indicating more managers considered it a higher risk. A

Fire tree propagates by seeds, which are produced in small fruits (Benton, 1997). It is a prolific seed producer with the seeds also remaining viable in the soil for a long period of time. M. faya is considered to be a dioecious species, however 'male' plants often produce some fruits and 'female' individuals a few male inflorescences (PIER ...

Myrica (Myrica faya) is a large shrub or small tree that is a major weed in Hawaii. It is a potential weed of open woodlands, disturbed forests, rainforest margins, forestry plantations, pastures and roadsides. It is spread by fruit-eating birds and other animals, including feral pigs. It forms dense stands and replaces native vegetation.

In 1973, the Spanish Royal Mint issued a two peseta stamp depicting a small branch of the firetree laden with its characteristic purple fruit. An evergreen tree, with dense foliage and very branching from the base. It is generally 3-6 m tall, although exceptionally it …