Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kirkii
ID:
693431

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. ex Kirk

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 1: 92 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692764



Common Names

  • Fuchsia kirkii
  • Kirk's Fuchsia
  • Kirk's Fuchsia


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Description

Fuchsia kirkii (also called Kirk's Fuchsia, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia, and is found in humid montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Fuchsia kirkii 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

The flower of Fuchsia kirkii is red or purple, and the seed and seedlings are small and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fuchsia kirkii is a shrub that can be grown from cuttings or seed. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location. The cutting should root in a few weeks. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location. The seeds should germinate in a few weeks.

Where to Find Fuchsia kirkii

Fuchsia kirkii is native to Peru and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Fuchsia kirkii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fuchsia kirkii?

Fuchsia kirkii

What is the common name of Fuchsia kirkii?

Fuchsia

What is the natural habitat of Fuchsia kirkii?

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,

References

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Kirk (1828-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kirk' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:612554-1: Based on the initial data import