Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Bulletin de l'Herbier Boissier. 7(2): 87. 1899
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000016895
Common Names
- Incrassata Fimbraria
- Incrassata Bristle-moss
- Incrassata Bristle-plant
Description
Fimbraria incrassata (also called Thick Fimbraria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to India, and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has yellow flowers and a shrub-like growth habit.
Uses & Benefits
Fimbraria incrassata is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fimbraria incrassata has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fimbraria incrassata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep moist. When propagating from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. Once the cutting has rooted, transplant it into a larger pot.
Where to Find Fimbraria incrassata
Fimbraria incrassata can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Fimbraria incrassata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fimbraria incrassata?
Fimbraria incrassata
What is the common name of Fimbraria incrassata?
Incrassate Fimbry
Where is Fimbraria incrassata found?
Fimbraria incrassata is found in western Europe, from Spain to the Netherlands.
Species in the Fimbraria genus
Species in the Aytoniaceae family
Asterella bolanderi,
Asterella californica,
Asterella elegans,
Asterella lindenbergiana,
Asterella palmeri,
Asterella saccata,
Asterella tenella,
Asterella echinella,
Asterella venosa,
Asterella muscicola,
Asterella bachmannii,
Asterella marginata,
Asterella wilmsii,
Asterella limbata,
Asterella macropoda,
Asterella khasiana,
Asterella wallichiana,
Asterella persica,
Asterella dognyensis,
Asterella dioica,
Asterella heteroflora,
Asterella longebarbata,
Asterella tenerrima,
Asterella chilensis,
Asterella australis,
Asterella grollei,
Asterella drummondii,
Asterella leptophylla,
Asterella cruciata,
Asterella blumeana,
Asterella mussuriensis,
Asterella africana,
Asterella dissoluta,
Asterella multiflora,
Asterella pappii,
Asterella syngenesica,
Asterella tenera,
Asterella tasmanica,
Asterella setisquama,
Asterella conocephala,
Asterella whiteleggeana,
Asterella muelleri,
Asterella alpina,
Asterella abyssinica,
Asterella linearis,
Asterella caucasica,
Asterella dominicensis,
Asterella innovans,
Asterella lateralis,
Asterella preussii,