Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrostigma
ID:
693454

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw. : 129 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692787



Common Names

  • Fuchsia macrostigma
  • Large-stigma Fuchsia
  • Large-stigma Fuchsia


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Synonyms

  • Fuchsia longiflora Benth. [unknown]
  • Fuchsia macrostigma longiflora (Benth.) Munz [unknown]
  • Fuchsia spectabilis Hook. [unknown]
  • Fuchsia spectabilis pubens I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Fuchsia macrostigma macrostigma [unknown]

Description

Fuchsia macrostigma (also called Large-stigmatic 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 macrostigma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its flowers are attractive to hummingbirds and other pollinators. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, sore throat, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fuchsia macrostigma 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 macrostigma

Fuchsia macrostigma can be found in the Andes Mountains of Colombia and Ecuador.

Fuchsia macrostigma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fuchsia macrostigma?

Fuchsia macrostigma

What is the common name of Fuchsia macrostigma?

Fuchsia

What is the natural habitat of Fuchsia macrostigma?

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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