Fuchsia procumbens

Vegetative characteristics Its stems are slender, creeping, and weakly woody. They can climb heights of close to 1 m on small shrubs. The circular, 7–12 mm big leaves, which are attached singly to the stem, have dentate leaf margins, as well as trichomes on the surface. Generative characteristics The erect, radially symmetrical flowers with a yellow floral tube do not have any petals. Instead, it has four sepals, which display orange and green coloration. ==Reproduction==

Fuchsia procumbens is trioecious (i.e. subdioecious). Hermaphrodite, male, and female plants occur. Both male and female plants have two different types, which differ in the length of the style. Unisexual populations are thought to be able to persevere due to the vegetative reproduction by rooting along the creeping stems. ==Taxonomy==

It was published by Richard Cunningham in 1839. The following relationships were reported: ==Ecology==

Pollination Little is known about seed dispersal and pollination in Fuchsia procumbens. However, there have been speculations on pollination and seed dispersal through lizards, as well as reports on seed dispersal through invertebrates. Habitat Small populations occur in coastal areas of New Zealand's northern island. It grows in sand in proximity to the tide lines. ==Conservation==

It has been categorized as "At risk – naturally uncommon" by the Threatened and uncommon plants of New Zealand list of 2009. ==Uses==

Fruit The small, red, crunchy fruit is edible, although rarely eaten. It has been described as slimy and bland. Horticulture It is commonly cultivated in gardens. ==References==