Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
altaica
ID:
1537029

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ignatova & Ignatov

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Arctoa. 26(1): 25. 2017

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000019582

Common Names

  • Fabronia altaica
  • Altaic Fabronia
  • Altaic Water-starwort

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Description

Fabronia altaica (also called Altai Fabronia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It grows in moist, open areas such as meadows, fields, and roadsides. It has small, oval-shaped leaves that are green to gray-green in color and can reach up to 19 inches in height.

Uses & Benefits

Fabronia altaica is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fabronia altaica has small white flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black, and have a smooth texture. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fabronia altaica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season and to fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a month.

Where to Find Fabronia altaica

Fabronia altaica can be found in Europe and Asia.

Fabronia altaica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fabronia altaica?

Fabronia altaica

What is the natural habitat of Fabronia altaica?

Grasslands of North America

What is the size of Fabronia altaica?

Around 2 cm in length

Species in the Fabronia genus

Fabronia bizotii, Fabronia pocsii, Fabronia anacamptodens, Fabronia papillidens, Fabronia abyssinica, Fabronia assamica, Fabronia australis, Fabronia beccarii, Fabronia brachyphylla, Fabronia breutelii, Fabronia campenonii, Fabronia ciliaris, Fabronia claviramea, Fabronia congolensis, Fabronia crassiretis, Fabronia curvirostris, Fabronia degeneri, Fabronia eckloniana, Fabronia fastigiata, Fabronia garnieri, Fabronia goetzei, Fabronia goughii, Fabronia gueinzii, Fabronia hampeana, Fabronia jamesonii, Fabronia kiusiana, Fabronia lachenaudii, Fabronia leikipiae, Fabronia longipila, Fabronia macroblepharis, Fabronia madurensis, Fabronia marianna, Fabronia matsumurae, Fabronia minuta, Fabronia motelayi, Fabronia niam-niamiae, Fabronia nietneri, Fabronia obtusatula, Fabronia patentissima, Fabronia pilifera, Fabronia pobeguinii, Fabronia pusilla, Fabronia rehmannii, Fabronia rostrata, Fabronia schensiana, Fabronia schimperiana, Fabronia schmidii, Fabronia schwetschkeoides, Fabronia scottiae, Fabronia secunda,

Species in the Fabroniaceae family

Dimerodontium balansae, Dimerodontium mendozense, Dimerodontium pellucidum, Fabronia bizotii, Fabronia pocsii, Fabronia anacamptodens, Fabronia papillidens, Fabronia abyssinica, Fabronia assamica, Fabronia australis, Fabronia beccarii, Fabronia brachyphylla, Fabronia breutelii, Fabronia campenonii, Fabronia ciliaris, Fabronia claviramea, Fabronia congolensis, Fabronia crassiretis, Fabronia curvirostris, Fabronia degeneri, Fabronia eckloniana, Fabronia fastigiata, Fabronia garnieri, Fabronia goetzei, Fabronia goughii, Fabronia gueinzii, Fabronia hampeana, Fabronia jamesonii, Fabronia kiusiana, Fabronia lachenaudii, Fabronia leikipiae, Fabronia longipila, Fabronia macroblepharis, Fabronia madurensis, Fabronia marianna, Fabronia matsumurae, Fabronia minuta, Fabronia motelayi, Fabronia niam-niamiae, Fabronia nietneri, Fabronia obtusatula, Fabronia patentissima, Fabronia pilifera, Fabronia pobeguinii, Fabronia pusilla, Fabronia rehmannii, Fabronia rostrata, Fabronia schensiana, Fabronia schimperiana, Fabronia schmidii,

References

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100469746: Based on data supplied by Bryonames