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Fuchsia triphylla, commonly known as the Honeysuckle Fuchsia or Firecracker Fuchsia, is a compact, evergreen subshrub native to Hispaniola (Haiti and the Dominican Republic). It features dark green leaves with purple undersides and vivid clusters of narrow, tubular orange-red flowers that bloom from spring to autumn.
Key Botanical Facts
Taxonomy: Belongs to the Onagraceae family and is the type species for the entire Fuchsia genus.
Name Origin: The species name triphylla means "three-leaved," referring to its habit of producing leaves in whorls of three at each node instead of the typical two.
Wildlife Value: The nectar-rich, pendulous tubular flowers are a primary food source for hummingbirds in their native range.
