Fuchsia triphylla (Firecracker Fuchsia)

The image features Fuchsia triphylla, commonly known as the Firecracker Fuchsia or Honeysuckle Fuchsia. This plant is a species of flowering shrub in the family Onagraceae. It is characterized by its elongated, tubular red-orange flowers and distinctive dark green foliage with reddish-purple undersides. Unlike many other fuchsia species that have leaves in pairs, Fuchsia triphylla typically bears them in whorls of three, which gave it its botanical name.

Originally discovered in the late 17th century by French botanist Charles Plumier on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, it is native to Haiti and the Dominican Republic. It serves as the primary ancestor for many popular modern hybrids, such as 'Thalia' and 'Gartenmeister Bonstedt'. Because it is a botanical species rather than a commercial consumer product, it does not have a single manufacturing location or ultimate owner company. Instead, it is grown in nurseries and botanical gardens globally, particularly in temperate or subtropical climates where it is valued for its long blooming period and ability to attract hummingbirds.