80 List of the Plants of Chile. 



it is generally used in yellow tincture, prepared by decoction. The 

 Eupatorium Chilense, Molina, which Steudel has preserved in his 

 JYomendator, is only a synonym of this species. 



Fragaria Chilensis. Ehrh. A pretty species which is cultivated 

 almost every where. Strawberries vary much in their form and 

 color. They are excellent though they want that pleasant odor 

 possessed by those of Europe. They should be cultivated in the 

 neighborhood of the capital. 



Frcelichia violacea. Spr. This tree is found in the garden of the 

 Chilean Lyceum. There is but one root which it is said was plant- 

 ed by the Jesuits. The Indians call it uthia; it is the Itia of Mo- 

 lina according to Sprengel, who designates it under the name of Lon- 

 icera corymhosa. L. Although I have only been able to examine the 

 fruit in its different states, I am of opinion that the plant does not 

 belong to this genus and not even to the family of Ruhiacece to 

 which this genus belongs. It will perhaps form a new one which 

 will be included with the Caprifoliacecs, which I will determine when 

 I see the flower. The fruit is of the size and color of the orange 

 and of the form of the pear ; it has but one stone, rarely two. If 

 this tree were cultivated it might serve as an ornament to gardens 

 and even be made useful in tanning and dyeing. Gallic acid and 

 tannin abound in every part of the plant. 



Fuchsia inacrostemma. Ruiz and Pavon. A shrub which is seen 

 in shady and' humid woods, near the rivulets, on mountains, and 

 which for the elegance of its flowers, is cultivated under the name 

 of Tilco, or jasmin del papa; it resembles a variety of the F. 

 coccinea. Ait. Its beauty makes it worthy of propagation. I have 

 seen another species of this genus on the heights of Valparaiso, 

 which resembles the F. lycioides, Andr. 



Fumngo. Pers. The black dust which is often observed on the 

 leaves of orange trees, pear trees, and Ziires, constitutes, according to 

 Persoon, a genus to which he has given this name, because the leaves 

 appear to have been exposed to the action of smoke. It forms many 

 species according to the plant on which it is found. There is some 

 doubt as to the nature of this production ; and modern botanists do 

 not name it. 



Fumaria spicata. L. It grows near roads, and in the vicinity of 

 Valparaiso, Santiago, and Corcolen. Although very common, and 

 particularly in the last place, it' is very probable originally from 

 Europe. 



