Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apetala
ID:
693311

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Fl. Peruv. 3: 89 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692644



Common Names

  • Fuchsia apetala
  • Apetala Fuchsia
  • Fuchsia Apetala


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Synonyms

  • Fuchsia hirsuta Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Fuchsia macrantha Hook. [unknown]
  • Fuchsia unduavensis Munz [unknown]

Description

Fuchsia apetala (also called Apetalous 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 apetala 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 apetala has red and purple flowers that are tubular in shape. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fuchsia apetala can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring and summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Fuchsia apetala

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

Fuchsia apetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fuchsia apetala?

Fuchsia apetala

What are the common names of Fuchsia apetala?

Common names include: Apetalous fuchsia, Chilean fuchsia, and Chilean firebush

What is the natural habitat of Fuchsia apetala?

Fuchsia apetala is native to Chile and is found in temperate and subtropical climates

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2814819: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.