Fuchsia alpestris
Gardner
Onagraceae
Fuchsia integrifolia mollis (E.H.L.Krause) Munz
Fuchsia mollis E.H.L.Krause
Fuchsia regia alpestris (Gardner) Munz
Common Name:
General Information
Fuchsia alpestris is a deciduous, shrub growing 1 - 5 metres tall. The stems often hang over other plants for support[
410- Title
- Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden Vol. 76
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden
- Year
- 1989
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent botanical publication, available for download from the Internet. This volume contains a monograph of the genus Zapoteca (Calliandra) amongst other things.
].
The edible fruit is sometimes gathered from the wild and consumed locally. The plant is sometimes grown as an ornamental.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
200- Title
- The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Huxley. A.
- Publisher
- MacMillan Press
- Year
- 1992
- ISBN
- 0-333-47494-5
- Description
- Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.
,
410- Title
- Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden Vol. 76
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden
- Year
- 1989
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent botanical publication, available for download from the Internet. This volume contains a monograph of the genus Zapoteca (Calliandra) amongst other things.
Range
Southern S. America - southern Brazil.
Habitat
In thickets and low forest near granitic outcrops of several morros at elevations of 1,400 - 1,600 metres[
410- Title
- Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden Vol. 76
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden
- Year
- 1989
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent botanical publication, available for download from the Internet. This volume contains a monograph of the genus Zapoteca (Calliandra) amongst other things.
]
Properties
| Edibility Rating |  |
| Habit | Deciduous Shrub |
| Height | 2.00 m |
| Pollinators | Humming birds, Self |
| Self-fertile | Yes |
| Cultivation Status | Ornamental, Wild |
Cultivation Details
A plant of higher regions in the tropics, where it is found at elevations of 1,100 - 1,600 metres[
410- Title
- Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden Vol. 76
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden
- Year
- 1989
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent botanical publication, available for download from the Internet. This volume contains a monograph of the genus Zapoteca (Calliandra) amongst other things.
]. The plant can also be grown in subtropical and warm temperate areas.
Succeeds in any fertile well-drained circum-neutral soil, preferring one that is rich in humus[
1- Title
- RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956
- Publication
-
- Author
- F. Chittendon.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Year
- 1951
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- Comprehensive listing of species and how to grow them. Somewhat outdated, it has been replaced in 1992 by a new dictionary (see [200]).
,
200- Title
- The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Huxley. A.
- Publisher
- MacMillan Press
- Year
- 1992
- ISBN
- 0-333-47494-5
- Description
- Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.
]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Prefers cool moist conditions and some shade[
1- Title
- RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956
- Publication
-
- Author
- F. Chittendon.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Year
- 1951
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- Comprehensive listing of species and how to grow them. Somewhat outdated, it has been replaced in 1992 by a new dictionary (see [200]).
,
15- Title
- Edible Ornamental Garden.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Bryan. J. and Castle. C.
- Publisher
- Pitman Publishing
- Year
- 1976
- ISBN
- 0-273-00098-5
- Description
- A small book with interesting ideas for edible plants in the ornamental garden.
]. Succeeds in a good loam if leafmold and sand are added[
1- Title
- RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956
- Publication
-
- Author
- F. Chittendon.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Year
- 1951
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- Comprehensive listing of species and how to grow them. Somewhat outdated, it has been replaced in 1992 by a new dictionary (see [200]).
].
Fuchsia species flower and fruit mainly on new wood produced in the same growing season. Any pruning, therefore, is best carried out at the start of the growing season, cutting out old wood in order to encourage vigorous new growth[
200- Title
- The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Huxley. A.
- Publisher
- MacMillan Press
- Year
- 1992
- ISBN
- 0-333-47494-5
- Description
- Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.
].
Plants seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits[
233- Title
- Perennial Garden Plants
- Publication
-
- Author
- Thomas. G. S.
- Publisher
- J. M. Dent & Sons, London.
- Year
- 1990
- ISBN
- 0 460 86048 8
- Description
- A concise guide to a wide range of perennials. Lots of cultivation guides, very little on plant uses.
].
Edible Uses
Fruit - raw or make into preserves etc[
K- Title
- Plants for a Future
- Author
- Ken Fern
- Description
- Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips.
]. A sweet flavour, but with some aftertaste[
K- Title
- Plants for a Future
- Author
- Ken Fern
- Description
- Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips.
]. A juicy berry with small seeds that can be swallowed[
K- Title
- Plants for a Future
- Author
- Ken Fern
- Description
- Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips.
]. The purple, oblong fruit is 14 - 16mm long and 8 - 10mm wide[
410- Title
- Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden Vol. 76
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden
- Year
- 1989
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent botanical publication, available for download from the Internet. This volume contains a monograph of the genus Zapoteca (Calliandra) amongst other things.
].
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe[
200- Title
- The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Huxley. A.
- Publisher
- MacMillan Press
- Year
- 1992
- ISBN
- 0-333-47494-5
- Description
- Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.
] 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[
200- Title
- The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Huxley. A.
- Publisher
- MacMillan Press
- Year
- 1992
- ISBN
- 0-333-47494-5
- Description
- Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.
]. 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[
78- Title
- Propagation of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Sheat. W. G.
- Publisher
- MacMillan and Co
- Year
- 1948
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- A bit dated but a good book on propagation techniques with specific details for a wide range of plants.
,
K- Title
- Plants for a Future
- Author
- Ken Fern
- Description
- Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips.
].
Inter-nodal cuttings of half-ripe wood in a frame. Very quick and easy, treat as greenwood cuttings above[
K- Title
- Plants for a Future
- Author
- Ken Fern
- Description
- Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips.
].
Cuttings usually succeed at any time during the growing season[
K- Title
- Plants for a Future
- Author
- Ken Fern
- Description
- Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips.
].
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with help from
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