Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wurdackii
ID:
693615

Status:
valid

Authors:
Munz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 16: 229 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692948



Common Names

  • Fuchsia wurdackii
  • Wurdackii Fuchsia
  • Fuchsia


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Description

Fuchsia wurdackii (also called Wurdack's 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 wurdackii is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It has beautiful pink 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 wurdackii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fuchsia wurdackii is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It grows best in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10 and can be grown as an annual in cooler climates. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a mixture of peat moss and sand. Seeds should be sown in a sterile potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Fuchsia wurdackii

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

Fuchsia wurdackii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fuchsia wurdackii?

Fuchsia wurdackii

What is the common name of Fuchsia wurdackii?

Wurdackii Fuchsia

What is the natural habitat of Fuchsia wurdackii?

Fuchsia wurdackii 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,

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