Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canescens
ID:
693342

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw. : 179 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692675



Common Names

  • Fuchsia canescens
  • Canescens Fuchsia
  • Fuchsia Canescens


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Description

Fuchsia canescens (also called Gray Fuchsia, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador, and is found in humid montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Fuchsia canescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fuchsia canescens 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 canescens is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered position and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in the spring or autumn.

Where to Find Fuchsia canescens

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

Fuchsia canescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fuchsia canescens?

Fuchsia canescens

What are the common names of Fuchsia canescens?

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

What is the natural habitat of Fuchsia canescens?

Fuchsia canescens 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,

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