Fuchsia alpestris

Family: Onagraceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 1-5 m tall. It loses its leaves during the year. The fruit is a juicy berry with small seeds. They are oblong and purple and 14-16 mm long by 8-10 mm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in low forest near granite outcrops. It grows between 1,400-1,600 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, South America

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw and also used for preserves.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

It can be grown from fresh seeds. It can also be grown from cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Fuchsia integrifolia var. mollis (E. H. L. Krause) Munz; Fuchsia mollis E. H. L Krause; Fuchsia regia var. alpestris (Gardner) Munz;