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Backhous fuchsia
Scientific Name: Correa backhousiana
Family: Rutaceae
Category: Dicot
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Correa backhousiana: The Backhouse Fuchsia
Correa backhousiana, also known as Backhouse Fuchsia or Australian Fuchsia (and sometimes Tasmanian Fuchsia), is an evergreen shrub that offers visual appeal with its unique flowers.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant produces small, oval leaves.
Considerations for Children
- The plant produces small, oval leaves.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Correa backhousiana Hook.
- Family: Rutaceae
- Common Names: Backhouse Fuchsia, Australian Fuchsia, Velvet Correa, Tasmanian Fuchsia
- Rank: Species
- Nomenclature Reference: J. Bot. (Hooker) 1: 253. 1834.
Distribution and Habitat
- Originates from Tasmania.
- Found in Antarctica and Australia.
- Thrives in seaside and salty environments.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Evergreen shrub.
- Grows 2-5 feet (approximately 0.6-1.5 meters) tall, reaching up to 2 meters in some instances.
- Bushy, spreading growth habit.
- Small oval leaves.
- Showy, bell-shaped flowers that are pale yellow to cream-colored, almost fuchsia-like, blooming through the winter.
Cultivation
- Requires moderate water.
- Prefers full sun to semi-shade.
- Hardiness range: 9A - 10B.
- Height: 36" to 6' / 90cm to 1.80m.
- Spread: 5' to 8' / 1.60m to 2.40m.
- Average growth rate.
Quirky Facts
- Although called "fuchsia," Correa backhousiana is not directly related to true fuchsias but bears a resemblance in its flower shape.
- The plant is named after James Backhouse, an English missionary and plant collector. He collected the plant at Cape Grim in 1833.
Further Information
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)
- USDA PLANTS database
- Garden Guides
- FLORA TOSKANA
- portal-jardin.com
- TopTropicals