Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpestris
ID:
693306

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gardner

Source:
cmp

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 69: t. 3999 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692639



Common Names

  • Fuchsia alpestris
  • Alpestris Fuchsia
  • Fuchsia Alpestris


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Synonyms

  • Fuchsia integrifolia mollis (K.Krause) Munz [unknown]
  • Fuchsia mollis K.Krause [unknown]
  • Fuchsia regia alpestris (Gardner) Munz [unknown]

Description

Fuchsia alpestris (also called Alpine Fuchsia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Onagraceae. It is native to Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, and it is found in montane forests. It is a shrub with bright pink flowers and a height of up to 1.5 m.

Uses & Benefits

Fuchsia alpestris is used as a source of food, medicine, and fuel. It can also be used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a source of fiber for rope and paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fuchsia pallescens has bright pink tubular flowers with four petals. The flowers are about 1 inch long and hang from the stems. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fuchsia alpestris is a cold-hardy perennial shrub native to South America. It is typically grown for its ornamental value. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering, and it is best planted in late spring or early summer in well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is a long-lived perennial and will reseed itself if left undisturbed.

Where to Find Fuchsia alpestris

Fuchsia alpestris is native to tropical South America and can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Fuchsia alpestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fuchsia alpestris?

Fuchsia alpestris

What is the common name of Fuchsia alpestris?

Fuchsia

What is the natural habitat of Fuchsia alpestris?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Fuchsia genus

Fuchsia aquaviridis, Fuchsia abrupta, Fuchsia alpestris, Fuchsia ampliata, Fuchsia andrei, Fuchsia apetala, Fuchsia arborescens, Fuchsia austromontana, Fuchsia ayavacensis, Fuchsia bacillaris, Fuchsia boliviana, Fuchsia bracelinae, Fuchsia brevilobis, Fuchsia campii, Fuchsia campos-portoi, Fuchsia canescens, Fuchsia caucana, Fuchsia ceracea, Fuchsia cestroides, Fuchsia chloroloba, Fuchsia cinerea, Fuchsia coccinea, Fuchsia cochabambana, Fuchsia colensoi, Fuchsia confertifolia, Fuchsia coracifolia, Fuchsia corollata, Fuchsia corymbiflora, Fuchsia crassistipula, Fuchsia cuatrecasasii, Fuchsia cyrtandroides, Fuchsia decidua, Fuchsia decussata, Fuchsia denticulata, Fuchsia dependens, Fuchsia encliandra, Fuchsia excorticata, Fuchsia experscandens, Fuchsia ferreyrae, Fuchsia fontinalis, Fuchsia fulgens, Fuchsia furfuracea, Fuchsia garleppiana, Fuchsia gehrigeri, Fuchsia glaberrima, Fuchsia glazioviana, Fuchsia harlingii, Fuchsia hartwegii, Fuchsia hatschbachii, Fuchsia hirtella,

Species in the Onagraceae family

Camissonia bolanderi, Camissonia dominguez-escalantorum, Camissonia bairdii, Camissonia benitensis, Camissonia breviflora, Camissonia campestris, Camissonia contorta, Camissonia dentata, Camissonia integrifolia, Camissonia kernensis, Camissonia lacustris, Camissonia ovata, Camissonia parvula, Camissonia pubens, Camissonia pusilla, Camissonia sierrae, Camissonia strigulosa, Camissonia subacaulis, Camissonia tanacetifolia, Camissonia contorta, Camissoniopsis bistorta, Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia, Camissoniopsis confusa, Camissoniopsis guadalupensis, Camissoniopsis hardhamiae, Camissoniopsis hirtella, Camissoniopsis ignota, Camissoniopsis intermedia, Camissoniopsis lewisii, Camissoniopsis luciae, Camissoniopsis micrantha, Camissoniopsis pallida, Camissoniopsis proavita, Camissoniopsis robusta, Chylismia atwoodii, Chylismia confertiflora, Chylismia eastwoodiae, Chylismia exilis, Chylismia megalantha, Chylismia munzii, Chylismia specicola, Chylismia arenaria, Chylismia brevipes, Chylismia cardiophylla, Chylismia claviformis, Chylismia heterochroma, Chylismia parryi, Chylismia scapoidea, Chylismia walkeri, Chylismiella pterosperma,

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