Fuchsia triphylla

Honeysuckle fuchsia

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Summary

Fuchsia triphylla is one of over 110 species that comprise the genus Fuchsia. Due to its attractiveness and its extensive blooming period which spans from early spring to late autumn, the plant has found a major role as a popular species to breed. This has a resulted in an extensive breed of cultivars allowing it to grow in various settings around the world. The visually appealing flowers of the Fuchsia triphylla have contributed to some of the most elegant Fuchsia hybrids produced today.

Description

A tropical evergreen shrub or small tree in the evening primrose family that can grow to 7.5 m tall. It grows on exposed slopes between 700-2,000 m elevation and prefers temperatures between 12-25°C.

Edible Uses

The fruit are eaten raw.

Traditional Uses

The fruit are eaten raw.

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Medicinal Uses

The plant (part not specified) is used as an antipyretic, decongestant, and as a medication in uterine ailments.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant. It grows on exposed slopes. It grows between 700-2,000 m above sea level. It is best with temperatures between 12-25°C. It can grow in shade. It is best with a pH near 6.

Where It Grows

Caribbean, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Haiti, South America, West Indies,

Cultivation

Plants can be grown by seeds 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.

Production

Plants can flower throughout most of the year.

Synonyms

Fuchsia racemosa Lam. (Illegitimate)

References (6)

Fern, K., 2012, Tropical Species Database http://theferns.info/tropical/
Flowerdew, B., 2000, Complete Fruit Book. Kyle Cathie Ltd., London. p 173 (As Fuchsia racemosa)
Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 321 (As Fuchsia racemosa)
Kew Plants of the World Online
Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.

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