Fabronia socotrana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
socotrana
ID:
1193684
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mitt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. Edinburgh 31: 335 1888
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193022
Common Names
- Fabronia socotrana
- Socotran Spurge
- Socotran Milkweed
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Fabronia socotrana (also called Socotran fabronia, among many other common names) is a small, tufted herbaceous species with erect, yellow-green stems and ovate-lanceolate, serrate-dentate leaves. It is native to the Socotra archipelago, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as wet rocks, stream banks and moist forest floors.
Uses & Benefits
Fabronia socotrana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used for treating skin ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fabronia socotrana has small, yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are a bright green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Fabronia socotrana can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a rock garden or in a container.
Where to Find Fabronia socotrana
Fabronia socotrana can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and up to North Carolina.
Fabronia socotrana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fabronia socotrana?
Fabronia socotrana
What type of plant is Fabronia socotrana?
A succulent
Where is Fabronia socotrana found?
It is found in the Socotra archipelago
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
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35180224: Based on data supplied by Bryonames