Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
magellanica
ID:
693458

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 2: 564 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692791



Common Names

  • Fuchsia magellanica
  • Magellan Fuchsia
  • Magellan Fuchsia


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Synonyms

  • Dorvalla eucharis Comm. ex Lam. [unknown]
  • Fuchsia araucana F.Phil. [unknown]
  • Fuchsia chonotica Phil. [unknown]
  • Fuchsia coccinea chonotica Reiche [unknown]
  • Fuchsia coccinea macrostemma (Ruiz & Pav.) Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Fuchsia coccinea robustior Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Fuchsia conica Lindl. [unknown]
  • Fuchsia decussata Graham [unknown]
  • Fuchsia discolor Lindl. [unknown]
  • Fuchsia globosa Lindl. [unknown]
  • Fuchsia gracilis Lindl. [unknown]
  • Fuchsia gracilis macrostema (Ruiz & Pav.) Lindl. [unknown]
  • Fuchsia gracilis multiflora Lindl. [unknown]
  • Fuchsia gracilis tenella Lindl. [unknown]
  • Fuchsia macrostemma Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Fuchsia macrostema conica (Lindl.) D.Don in Sweet [unknown]
  • Fuchsia macrostema globosa (Lindl.) D.Don in Sweet [unknown]
  • Fuchsia macrostema gracilis (Lindl.) D.Don in Sweet [unknown]
  • Fuchsia macrostemma grandiflora Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Fuchsia macrostemma parviflora Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Fuchsia macrostemma recurvata Hook. [unknown]
  • Fuchsia macrostema tenella (Lindl.) DC. [unknown]
  • Fuchsia magellanica alba Clarence Elliott [unknown]
  • Fuchsia magellanica conica L.H.Bailey [unknown]
  • Fuchsia magellanica discolor L.H.Bailey [unknown]
  • Fuchsia magellanica eburnea Pisano [unknown]
  • Fuchsia magellanica globosa L.H.Bailey [unknown]
  • Fuchsia magellanica gracilis L.H.Bailey [unknown]
  • Fuchsia magellanica macrostema (Ruiz & Pav.) Munz [unknown]
  • Fuchsia magellanica molinae Espinosa [unknown]
  • Fuchsia magellanica riccartonii L.H.Bailey [unknown]
  • Fuchsia multiflora L. [unknown]
  • Fuchsia myrtifolia hort. ex Koehne [unknown]
  • Fuchsia pumila (Voss) Voss [unknown]
  • Fuchsia pumila hort. ex Meun. [unknown]
  • Fuchsia recurvata Niven ex Hook. [unknown]
  • Fuchsia riccartoni hort. ex Tillery [unknown]
  • Fuchsia tenella hort. ex G.Don [unknown]
  • Fuchsia thompsonii hort. ex Koehne [unknown]
  • Fuchsia virgata Sweet ex Jacques [unknown]
  • Fuchsia magellanica magellanica [unknown]
  • Fuchsia coccinea macrostema (Ruiz & Pav.) Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Thilcum tinctorium Molina [unknown]

Description

Fuchsia magellanica (also called Magellan 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 magellanica 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

Fuchsia magellanica has bright pink tubular flowers with four petals. The flowers are about 1 inch long and hang from the stems. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fuchsia magellanica is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and should be about 10 cm long. The cuttings should be planted in a pot with a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Fuchsia magellanica

Fuchsia magellanica can be found in the Andes Mountains of Chile.

Fuchsia magellanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fuchsia magellanica?

Fuchsia magellanica

What is the common name of Fuchsia magellanica?

Fuchsia

What is the natural habitat of Fuchsia magellanica?

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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