Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll. Hal.
Source:
tro
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Flora 73: 487 1890
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001192971
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.
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,