Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
tucumanensis
ID:
1193695

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 36: 111 1897

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193033

Common Names

  • Fabronia tucumanensis
  • Tucuman Spurge
  • Tucuman Milkweed

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Description

Fabronia tucumanensis (also called Tucuman 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 South America, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as wet rocks, stream banks and moist forest floors.

Uses & Benefits

Fabronia tucumanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used for treating skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fabronia tucumanensis has small, yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are a bright green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fabronia tucumanensis is a small, tufted moss that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a variety of substrates, including soil, sand, and gravel. It can be propagated by division or by spores, and can be grown in terrariums or in outdoor gardens.

Where to Find Fabronia tucumanensis

Fabronia tucumanensis is native to Argentina.

Fabronia tucumanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fabronia tucumanensis?

Fabronia tucumanensis

What type of plant is Fabronia tucumanensis?

A succulent

Where is Fabronia tucumanensis found?

It is found in South America

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: 35180236: Based on data supplied by Bryonames