Fuchsia ravenii

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Onagraceae Edible: Fruit 4 iNaturalist observations

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Description

An erect, much-branched evergreen shrub 1.2–2.4 m tall from tropical higher elevations. It prefers light shade and fertile, well-drained soil.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is eaten raw.

Traditional Uses

The fruit are eaten raw.

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Distribution

It is a tropical plant. It grows at higher elevations. It is best in liht shade. It suits a fertile, well-drained soil.

Where It Grows

Mexico, North America,

Cultivation

Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings.

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe though stored seed can also be used. Surface sow the seed in a semi-shaded position in a seed tray, gently pressing the seed into the compost, and do not allow the compost to dry out. Germination should take place in less than 6 weeks. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle, and grow them on until large enough to plant out. Inter-nodal cuttings of greenwood, 5 - 8cm long in a frame. Quick and easy, a high percentage take. Inter-nodal cuttings of half-ripe wood in a frame. Very quick and easy, treat as greenwood cuttings above. Cuttings usually succeed at any time during the growing season.