Global Invasive Species Database 100 of the worst Donations home
Standard Search Standard Search Taxonomic Search   Index Search

   Fuchsia magellanica (vine, climber, shrub)  français     
Ecology Distribution Management
Info 		Impact
Info 		References
and Links 		Contacts

         Interim profile, incomplete information
    Taxonomic name: Fuchsia magellanica Lam.
    Synonyms: Fuchsia coccinea auct. non Sol. ex Aiton
    Common names: fuchsia de Magellan (French), hardy fuchsia (English), ti zanneau ( Reunion (La Réunion))
    Organism type: vine, climber, shrub
    Fuchsia magellanica is a shrub with many horticultural varieties. In tropical regions where it has been introduced (such as La Réunion and Hawaii), this rapidly developing plant tends to dominate native plant species. The very dense foliage of Fuchsia magellanica thickets intercept light, thus limiting the development of native understorey plants.
    Similar Species
    Fuchsia boliviana, Fuchsia x exoniensis
    More
    Occurs in:
    natural forests, planted forests, ruderal/disturbed
    Geographical range
    Native range: South America.
    Known introduced range: La Réunion, Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii (PIER, 2006).
    Compiled by: Comité français de l'UICN (IUCN French Committee) & IUCN SSC Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG)
    Last Modified: Monday, 16 August 2010
ISSG Landcare Research NBII IUCN University of Auckland The Global Invasive Species Database is managed by the Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG) of the IUCN Species Survival Commission. It was developed as part of the global initiative on invasive species led by the Global Invasive Species Programme (GISP) and is supported through partnerships with the National Biological Information Infrastructure, Manaaki Whenua-Landcare Research and the University of Auckland. Conditions of use.