Onagraceae FAMILY

Fuchsia excorticata

Edibility

2/5

Medicinal

2/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Fuchsia excorticata is a deciduous shrub or a small tree with a crown of stout, spreading branches; it can grow up to 12 metres tall, though is generaly smaller in cultivation. The bole can be 15 - 45cm in diameter, occasionally to 60cm, with a thin, loose, peeling bark[ 11 Title Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Publication Author Bean. W. Publisher Murray Year 1981 ISBN - Description A classic with a wealth of information on the plants, but poor on pictures. , 44 Title Flora of New Zealand. Publication Author Allan. H. H. Website http://floraseries.landcareresearch.co.nz/pages/Book.aspx?fileName=Flora%201.xml Publisher Government Printer, Wellington. Year 1961 ISBN - Description The standard work, in 5 volumes though only the first two are of interest to the plant project. Very good on habitats. There is also an on-line version. ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food, medicine and source of materials. It is sometimes grown as an ornamental in gardens.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeNew Zealand - North, South, Stewart and Chatham Islands

HabitatLowlands and lower montane forests, along forest edges, streams and shady gullies[ 44 Title Flora of New Zealand. Publication Author Allan. H. H. Website http://floraseries.landcareresearch.co.nz/pages/Book.aspx?fileName=Flora%201.xml Publisher Government Printer, Wellington. Year 1961 ISBN - Description The standard work, in 5 volumes though only the first two are of interest to the plant project. Very good on habitats. There is also an on-line version. ].