Status:
valid
Authors:
Zucc.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Flora 15(2 Beibl.): 102 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692907
Common Names
- Fuchsia splendens
- Splendid Fuchsia
- Splendid Fuchsia
Description
Fuchsia splendens (also called Splendid Fuchsia, among many other common names) is a shrub that typically grows up to 2 m (6.5 ft) tall. It is native to Central America, and is found in moist, shady forests. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and bright pink flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Fuchsia splendens is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It has beautiful purple flowers and is known to attract hummingbirds and butterflies. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin infections, wounds, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Fuchsia splendens is a small, tubular flower with a bright pink petal and a white centre. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, slender stem and a few small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fuchsia splendens is a shrub that can be cultivated in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by cuttings or division.
Where to Find Fuchsia splendens
Fuchsia splendens is native to Ecuador and can be found in the Andes Mountains.
Fuchsia splendens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fuchsia splendens?
Fuchsia splendens
What is the common name of Fuchsia splendens?
Splendens Fuchsia
What is the natural habitat of Fuchsia splendens?
Fuchsia splendens is native to the cloud forests of Peru and Ecuador
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,