Status:
valid
Authors:
Renauld & Cardot
Source:
tro
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Rev. Bot. Bull. Mens. 9: 398 1891
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001192944
Common Names
- Fabronia fastigiata
- Fastigiata Fabronia
- Fastigiata False Foxglove
Description
Fabronia fastigiata (also called Upright 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 fastigiata 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 fastigiata var. asperula Renauld & Paris
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fabronia fastigiata has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fabronia fastigiata 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 fastigiata
Fabronia fastigiata can be found in the United States and Mexico.
Fabronia fastigiata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fabronia fastigiata?
Fabronia fastigiata
What is the common name of Fabronia fastigiata?
No common name
What is the distribution of Fabronia fastigiata?
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,