Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
domingensis
ID:
693617

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Ber. Deutsch. Bot. Ges. 28: 522 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692950



Common Names

  • Fuertesia domingensis
  • Domingensis Fuertesia
  • Fuertesia


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Description

Fuertesia domingensis (also called Domingo Fuchsia, among many other common names) is a shrub that typically grows up to 2 m (6.5 ft) tall. It is native to Central America, and is found in moist, shady forests. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and bright pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Fuertesia domingensis is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It has beautiful pink flowers and is known to attract hummingbirds and butterflies. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin infections, wounds, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Fuertesia domingensis is a small, tubular flower with a bright pink petal and a white centre. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, slender stem and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fuertesia domingensis is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It grows best in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10 and can be grown as an annual in cooler climates. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a mixture of peat moss and sand. Seeds should be sown in a sterile potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Fuertesia domingensis

Fuertesia domingensis is native to the Dominican Republic, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Fuertesia domingensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fuertesia domingensis?

Fuertesia domingensis

What is the common name of Fuertesia domingensis?

Domingensis Fuertesia

What is the natural habitat of Fuertesia domingensis?

Fuertesia domingensis is native to the cloud forests of Peru and Ecuador

Species in the Fuertesia genus

Species in the Loasaceae family

Aosa gilgiana, Aosa parviflora, Aosa plumieri, Aosa rupestris, Aosa sigmoidea, Aosa rostrata, Aosa uleana, Aosa grandis, Blumenbachia dissecta, Blumenbachia catharinensis, Blumenbachia eichleri, Blumenbachia espigneera, Blumenbachia exalata, Blumenbachia hieronymi, Blumenbachia insignis, Blumenbachia latifolia, Blumenbachia prietea, Blumenbachia sylvestris, Blumenbachia hierorymi, Blumenbachia amana, Caiophora deserticola, Caiophora aconquijae, Caiophora andina, Caiophora arechavaletae, Caiophora boliviana, Caiophora buraeavi, Caiophora canarinoides, Caiophora carduifolia, Caiophora cernua, Caiophora chuquisacana, Caiophora chuquitensis, Caiophora cirsiifolia, Caiophora clavata, Caiophora contorta, Caiophora coronata, Caiophora dumetorum, Caiophora espigneira, Caiophora grandiflora, Caiophora hibiscifolia, Caiophora lateritia, Caiophora macrantha, Caiophora madrequisa, Caiophora mollis, Caiophora nivalis, Caiophora patagonica, Caiophora pedicularifolia, Caiophora peduncularis, Caiophora pterosperma, Caiophora pulchella, Caiophora rosulata,

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