Fabronia congolensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
congolensis
ID:
1193596
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cardot
Source:
tro
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. 36: 48 1909
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001192934
Common Names
- Fabronia congolensis
- Congolensis Fabronia
- Congolensis False Foxglove
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Fabronia congolensis (also called Congo Fabronia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. 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 congolensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, malaria, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fabronia congolensis 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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Fabronia congolensis 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 congolensis
Fabronia congolensis can be found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Fabronia congolensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fabronia congolensis?
Fabronia congolensis
What is the common name of Fabronia congolensis?
No common name
What is the distribution of Fabronia congolensis?
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
Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35180088: Based on data supplied by Bryonames