Fosterella villosula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
villosula
ID:
426248
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Harms) L.B.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 7: 172 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425580
Common Names
- Villosula Fosterella
- Fosterella villosula
- Fosterella
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fosterella villosula (also called Fuzzy Fosterella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a creeping habit and its leaves are ovate to lanceolate. It prefers moist, sunny habitats such as meadows, grasslands, and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Fosterella villosula is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally for treating fever, malaria, and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fosterella villosula has small, pink flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Fosterella villosula is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to the Andes Mountains. It is best grown in full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Fosterella villosula
Fosterella villosula is native to the Andes Mountains in South America.
Fosterella villosula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fosterella villosula?
Fosterella villosula
What is the common name of Fosterella villosula?
Fosterella
What is the natural habitat of Fosterella villosula?
Fosterella villosula is native to the Andes mountains of Peru and Bolivia
Species in the Fosterella genus
Fosterella albicans, Fosterella aletroides, Fosterella caulescens, Fosterella chaparensis, Fosterella cotacajensis, Fosterella floridensis, Fosterella gracilis, Fosterella graminea, Fosterella hatschbachii, Fosterella heterophylla, Fosterella micrantha, Fosterella pearcei, Fosterella penduliflora, Fosterella petiolata, Fosterella rexiae, Fosterella rojasii, Fosterella rusbyi, Fosterella schidosperma, Fosterella spectabilis, Fosterella vasquezii, Fosterella villosula, Fosterella weberbaueri, Fosterella weddelliana, Fosterella windischii, Fosterella yuvinkae, Fosterella nicoliana, Fosterella batistana, Fosterella christophii, Fosterella elviragrossiae, Fosterella kroemeri, Fosterella robertreadii, Fosterella lilliputiana, Fosterella atlantica, Fosterella bodoquenensis,
Species in the Bromeliaceae family
Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,
References
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:105412-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].