Fabronia australis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
1193582
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
tro
Year:
1819
Citation Micro:
Musci Exot. 2: 160 1819
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001192920
Common Names
- Fabronia australis
- Australian Fabronia
- Australian False Foxglove
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fabronia australis (also called Southern Fabronia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the southeastern United States. It typically grows to a height of 0.3–0.6 m and has a woody stem. The leaves are linear and thread-like, and the flowers are small and white. It is found in moist soils in open woods, meadows, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Fabronia australis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a groundcover in areas where it is difficult to maintain other plants.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fabronia australis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Fabronia australis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Fabronia australis
Fabronia australis can be found in Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay.
Fabronia australis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fabronia australis?
Fabronia australis
What is the common name of Fabronia australis?
No common name
What is the distribution of Fabronia australis?
Found in Mexico
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
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35180062: Based on data supplied by Bryonames