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
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.
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,