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|image = Fuchsia-boliviana-Réunion.jpg
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|status = LC
|status_system = IUCN3.1
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|genus = Fuchsia
|genus = Fuchsia
|species = boliviana
|species = boliviana
|authority = [[Élie-Abel Carrière|Carrière]]<ref name="grin">Germplasm Resources Information Network [http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/npgs/html/taxon.pl?70880 ''Fuchsia boliviana'']</ref>
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==Description==
==Description==
It is a medium evergreen shrub, growing to 2–4 m tall, rarely to 6 m, with a spreading, open habit. It has large, hairy mid-green leaves and red [[Petiole (botany)|petioles]]. It has large drooping [[Panicle|corymbs]] up to 20&nbsp;cm long borne in late summer and autumn of scarlet red flowers with the individual flowers 3–7&nbsp;cm long. A white-flowering form exists named 'Alba', with a white tube and scarlet petals.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fuchsia boliviana|url=http://www.sfbotanicalgarden.org/Gardens/bloom_07_11.shtml}}</ref> After flowering it bears small red-purple, edible fruit 10–26&nbsp;mm long.<ref name="Huxley">Huxley, A., ed. (1992). ''New RHS Dictionary of Gardening'' 2: 352. Macmillan {{ISBN|0-333-47494-5}}.</ref><ref>Bryant, K., Rodd, T. (2005). ''The Ultimate Plant Book''. CSIRO Publishing, Collingwood, Victoria, Australia {{ISBN|0-643-09374-5}}</ref>
It is a medium evergreen shrub, growing to 2–4 m tall, rarely to 6 m, with a spreading, open habit. It has large, hairy mid-green leaves and red [[Petiole (botany)|petioles]]. It has large drooping [[Panicle|corymbs]] up to 20&nbsp;cm long borne in late summer and autumn of scarlet red flowers with the individual flowers 3–7&nbsp;cm long. A white-flowering form exists named 'Alba', with a white tube and scarlet petals.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fuchsia boliviana|url=http://www.sfbotanicalgarden.org/Gardens/bloom_07_11.shtml|access-date=2012-04-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120501052741/http://www.sfbotanicalgarden.org/Gardens/bloom_07_11.shtml|archive-date=2012-05-01|url-status=dead}}</ref> After flowering it bears small red-purple, edible fruit 10–26&nbsp;mm long.<ref name="Huxley">Huxley, A., ed. (1992). ''New RHS Dictionary of Gardening'' 2: 352. Macmillan {{ISBN|0-333-47494-5}}.</ref><ref>Bryant, K., Rodd, T. (2005). ''The Ultimate Plant Book''. CSIRO Publishing, Collingwood, Victoria, Australia {{ISBN|0-643-09374-5}}</ref>


''Fuchsia boliviana'' is widely grown in shade or part-shade in cooler, [[subtropical]] climates. Plants require protection from direct sun and temperatures exceeding 40 °C. The plants are hardy to about -4 °C for short periods. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.<ref name="Huxley"/>
''Fuchsia boliviana'' is widely grown in shade or part-shade in cooler, [[subtropical]] climates. Plants require protection from direct sun and temperatures exceeding 40&nbsp;°C. The plants are hardy to about −4&nbsp;°C for short periods. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.<ref name="Huxley"/>


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Flora of Bolivia]]
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Latest revision as of 21:12, 4 January 2024

Fuchsia boliviana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Onagraceae
Genus: Fuchsia
Species:
F. boliviana
Binomial name
Fuchsia boliviana

Fuchsia boliviana is a species of Fuchsia native to southern Peru, Bolivia and northern Argentina.[2]

Description

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It is a medium evergreen shrub, growing to 2–4 m tall, rarely to 6 m, with a spreading, open habit. It has large, hairy mid-green leaves and red petioles. It has large drooping corymbs up to 20 cm long borne in late summer and autumn of scarlet red flowers with the individual flowers 3–7 cm long. A white-flowering form exists named 'Alba', with a white tube and scarlet petals.[3] After flowering it bears small red-purple, edible fruit 10–26 mm long.[4][5]

Fuchsia boliviana is widely grown in shade or part-shade in cooler, subtropical climates. Plants require protection from direct sun and temperatures exceeding 40 °C. The plants are hardy to about −4 °C for short periods. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Oldfield, S. (2021). "Fuchsia boliviana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T103127813A103127817. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-1.RLTS.T103127813A103127817.en. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Fuchsia boliviana". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
  3. ^ "Fuchsia boliviana". Archived from the original on 2012-05-01. Retrieved 2012-04-15.
  4. ^ a b Huxley, A., ed. (1992). New RHS Dictionary of Gardening 2: 352. Macmillan ISBN 0-333-47494-5.
  5. ^ Bryant, K., Rodd, T. (2005). The Ultimate Plant Book. CSIRO Publishing, Collingwood, Victoria, Australia ISBN 0-643-09374-5