Fuchsia encliandra
Fuchsia encliandra (Zucc.) Steud.
Fuchsia encliandra is a shrub species in the Onagraceae family, reaching up to 2 meters in height. It has simple, smooth-edged leaves that are opposite at stem nodes. The flowers are either male or female, with some plants having only one sex or a mix of both, a condition known as subdioecious. This species is native to the mountainous regions of central Mexico and extends south to Nicaragua, thriving in seasonally dry tropical biomes.
Description
Fuchsia encliandra (Zucc.) Steud. is a shrub species within the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family. It is distributed across several Central American and Mexican regions, including El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and parts of Mexico such as the Central, Gulf, Northeast, Southeast, and Southwest regions, as well as Nicaragua. The plant can grow up to 2 meters tall, with opposite, simple leaves that have smooth margins. The flowers are unisexual, with male and female flowers occurring separately on the same or different plants, though some individuals may exhibit a mix of both sexes. This species is typically found in mountainous areas within seasonally dry tropical environments.
Distribution
El Salvador · Guatemala · Honduras · Mexico Central · Mexico Gulf · Mexico Northeast · Mexico Southeast · Mexico Southwest · Nicaragua
Synonyms
Encliandra parvifloraFuchsia parviflora