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Image of Fuchsia magellanica (Chilco/Chilca/Palo blanco)

Image of Fuchsia magellanica

VII Region, Reserva Nacional Altos del Lircay; Altitude: 400-1550 m. January 07, 2006

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Latin Name:   Fuchsia magellanica Lam.
Family:   Onagraceae Identification OK   
Order:   Myrtales
Chilean Name:   Chilco, Chilca, Palo blanco
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Record:   0306
  About 2 Fuchsia in Chile and 2 in our data base.
  About 45 Onagraceae in Chile and 15 in our data base.

 

Medicinal   Edible plant   

 

1st Region:
Lat: 18º - 21º
Main Cities: Arica, Iquique.
2d Region:
Lat: 21º - 26º
Main Cities: Antofagasta, Calama.
3d Region:
Lat: 26º - 29º
Main Cities: Copiapó, Vallenar.
4th Region:
Lat: 29º - 32º
Main Cities: La Serena, Ovalle.
5th Region:
Lat: 32º - 33º
Main Cities: Valparaiso, Los Andes.
Metropolitan Region:
Lat: 33º- 34º
Main Cities: Santiago.
6th Region:
Lat: 34º - 35º
Main Cities: Rancagua.
7th Region:
Lat: 35º - 36º
Main Cities: Talca, Curicó.
8th Region:
Lat: 36º - 38º
Main Cities: Concepción, Chillan, Los Angeles.
9th Region:
Lat: 38º - 39º
Main Cities: Temuco, Villarrica, Pucón.
10th Region:
Lat: 39º - 44º
Main Cities: Valdivia, Osorno, Puerto Montt.
11th Region:
Lat: 44º - 49º
Main Cities: Coihaique.
12th Region:
Lat 49º- 55º
Main Cities: Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales, Puerto Williams.
The plant tolerates low temperatures (-10º C down to -15º C), it can be covered by snow for months (1 - 8 months).     Some protection against the sun, some shadow from vegetation, filtering about 20 - 40 % of light.   Steep slopes facing south. Or with a vegetation cover which filters 40 - 80 % of light.     The plant grows in water or it has its roots within a permanent water course. This corresponds to marshes, bogs, water courses, lake and river shores.   Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).   
Medium elevation up to the timber line
Medium elevation up to the timber line
Low elevation, interior valleys
Medium elevation up to the timber line
Low elevation, interior valleys
Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m
Medium elevation up to the timber line
Low elevation, interior valleys
Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m
Coastal areas, 0 - 500 m
Red, 4 petals      Shrub     

 Average germination, 30 - 60 %   

Native    Very Frequent

Height: 2.7 m.

Excellent ornamental value (A +)

 

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Image of Fuchsia magellanica (Chilco/Chilca/Palo blanco)

Image of Fuchsia magellanica

VII Region, Vilches Alto, El Morillo; Altitude: 1000-2000 m. January 29, 2006

 

 

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More species from the same Onagraceae family in our data base:

 

Clarkia tenella (Sangre de toro/Inutil/Huasita)

Epilobium sp. #1572

Epilobium sp. #1579

Epilobium sp. #1675

Epilobium sp. #0383 (Epilobio)

Epilobium sp. #0384

Epilobium sp. #1480

Epilobium sp. #1586

Fuchsia lycioides (Palo de yegua/Palo falso)

Fuchsia magellanica (Chilco/Chilca/Palo blanco)

Ludwigia peploides (Duraznillo de agua)

Oenothera acaulis (Don Diego de la noche/Rodalán/Colsilla/Hierba de la apostema)

Oenothera mollissima

Oenothera sp. #1553

Oenothera stricta (Flor de San José/Don Diego de la noche amarillo)

 

 

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