Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
curvirostris
ID:
1193600

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dozy & Molk.

Source:
tro

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 3, 2: 304 1844

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001192938

Common Names

  • Fabronia curvirostris
  • Curvirostris Fabronia
  • Curvirostris False Foxglove

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Description

Fabronia curvirostris (also called Hook-billed 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 curvirostris 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 curvirostris has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fabronia curvirostris 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 curvirostris

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

Fabronia curvirostris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fabronia curvirostris?

Fabronia curvirostris

What is the common name of Fabronia curvirostris?

No common name

What is the distribution of Fabronia curvirostris?

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

Julian(us) Hendrik Molkenboer (1816-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molk.' in the authors string.
Frans Dozy (1807-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dozy' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35180092: Based on data supplied by Bryonames