Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mathewsii
ID:
693470

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.F.Macbr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Candollea 8: 24 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692803



Common Names

  • Fuchsia mathewsii
  • Mathews Fuchsia
  • Mathews Fuchsia


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Synonyms

  • Fuchsia fischeri J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Fuchsia storkii Munz [unknown]

Description

Fuchsia mathewsii (also called Mathews' 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 mathewsii 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 mathewsii has bright purple 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 mathewsii 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 mathewsii

Fuchsia mathewsii can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia.

Fuchsia mathewsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fuchsia mathewsii?

Fuchsia mathewsii

What is the common name of Fuchsia mathewsii?

Fuchsia

What is the natural habitat of Fuchsia mathewsii?

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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