Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glaberrima
ID:
693400

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Johnst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 75: 32 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692733



Common Names

  • Fuchsia glaberrima
  • Smooth Fuchsia
  • Smooth Fuchsia


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Description

Fuchsia glaberrima (also called 'Glaberrima Fuchsia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 20 m tall. It is native to Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, montane forests, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Fuchsia glaberrima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fuchsia glaberrima 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 glaberrima is a shrub that can grow up to 2 m tall. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Fuchsia glaberrima

Fuchsia glaberrima is native to Ecuador and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Fuchsia glaberrima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fuchsia glaberrima?

Fuchsia glaberrima

What are the common names of Fuchsia glaberrima?

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

What is the natural habitat of Fuchsia glaberrima?

Fuchsia glaberrima 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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