Fuchsia excorticata Konini (Onagraceae) Deciduous shrub

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Fuchsia excorticata
Konini
Deciduous shrub
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The Fuchsia excorticata plant species is found in New Zealand. It is a member of the Onagraceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Konini. Some home gardeners know the variety as Skinnera excorticata.

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Latin Name:  Fuchsia excorticata
Common Name:  Konini
Family:  Onagraceae
Author:  (Forst.&Forst.f.)L.f.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  10   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Lowlands and lower montane forests, along forest edges, streams and shady gullies on North, South, Stewart and Chatham Islands[44].

General Uses: A purple dye is obtained from the plant (the part is not specified, though it is likely to be the pollen). It makes a good ink[173]. The pollen is bright blue and was used by the Maoris as a face powder[48, 173]. Wood - very strong and durable with an attractive grain, but hard to work. Used for making small items[128].

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