Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
ciliaris
ID:
1193592

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brid.) Brid.

Source:
tro

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Bryol. Univ. 2: 171 1827

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001192930

Common Names

  • Fabronia ciliaris
  • Ciliaris Fabronia
  • Ciliaris False Foxglove

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Description

Fabronia ciliaris (also called Ciliate 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 ciliaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, malaria, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Fabronia ciliaris var. polycarpa (Hook.) W.R. Buck
Fabronia ciliaris var. wrightii (Sull.) W.R. Buck
Fabronia ciliaris sub. gymnostoma (Sull. & Lesq.) Grout

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fabronia ciliaris 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Fabronia ciliaris can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is best to water it regularly during the growing season and fertilize it once a year.

Where to Find Fabronia ciliaris

Fabronia ciliaris can be found in the United States and Mexico.

Fabronia ciliaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fabronia ciliaris?

Fabronia ciliaris

What is the common name of Fabronia ciliaris?

No common name

What is the distribution of Fabronia ciliaris?

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

Samuel Elisée Bridel-Brideri (1762-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brid.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35180079: Based on data supplied by Bryonames