Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Braun & C.D.Bouché) Fryxell
Source:
cmp
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Sida 17: 72 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692951
Common Names
- Fuertesimalva chilensis
- Chilensis Fuertesimalva
- Fuertesimalva
Synonyms
- Urocarpidium chilense (A.Braun & C.D.Bouché) Krapov. [unknown]
- Malva chilensis A.Braun & C.D.Bouché [unknown]
- Malva scorpioides Turcz. [unknown]
- Malvastrum peruvianum scorpioides Baker f. [unknown]
- Malvastrum hinkleyorum I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
Description
Fuertesimalva chilensis (also called Chilean Fuchsia, among many other common names) is a shrub that typically grows up to 2 m (6.5 ft) tall. It is native to Chile, and is found in moist, shady forests. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and bright pink flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Fuertesimalva chilensis is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It has beautiful purple 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 flowers of Fuertesimalva chilensis are yellow and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fuertesimalva chilensis 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 Fuertesimalva chilensis
Fuertesimalva chilensis is native to Chile, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Fuertesimalva chilensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fuertesimalva chilensis?
Fuertesimalva chilensis
What is the common name of Fuertesimalva chilensis?
Chilensis Fuertesimalva
What is the natural habitat of Fuertesimalva chilensis?
Fuertesimalva chilensis is native to the cloud forests of Peru and Ecuador
Species in the Fuertesimalva genus
Fuertesimalva chilensis,
Fuertesimalva corniculata,
Fuertesimalva echinata,
Fuertesimalva insularis,
Fuertesimalva jacens,
Fuertesimalva killipii,
Fuertesimalva leptocalyx,
Fuertesimalva limensis,
Fuertesimalva pennellii,
Fuertesimalva pentacocca,
Fuertesimalva pentandra,
Fuertesimalva peruviana,
Fuertesimalva sanambrosiana,
Fuertesimalva stipulata,
Fuertesimalva multilobata,
Fuertesimalva macrocarpa,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus,
Abelmoschus caillei,
Abelmoschus crinitus,
Abelmoschus esculentus,
Abelmoschus ficulneus,
Abelmoschus hostilis,
Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
Abutilon berlandieri,
Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,