Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
leikipiae
ID:
1193633

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Flora 73: 487 1890

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001192971


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Description

Fabronia leikipiae (also called Leikipia's Fabronia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central America and the Caribbean. It has a short, thick stem and grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Fabronia leikipiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It can also be used to make a tea that is said to help with digestion and to reduce inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Fabronia leikipiae var. ahaggarensis Thér. & Trab.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Fabronia leikipiae is small and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Where to Find Fabronia leikipiae

Fabronia leikipiae can be found in Mexico.

Fabronia leikipiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fabronia leikipiae?

Fabronia leikipiae

What is the common name of Fabronia leikipiae?

Leikip's Fabronia

What is the natural habitat of Fabronia leikipiae?

Fabronia leikipiae is found in dry and rocky areas in the southwestern United States

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

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35180140: Based on data supplied by Bryonames