Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
friesii
ID:
1022271

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dammer

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 37: 167. 1905 [22 Dec 1905]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001021609



Common Names

  • Fabiana friesii
  • Friesii Fabiana
  • Fabiana Friesii


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Description

Fabiana friesii (also called Fries' Fabiana, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a low-growing habit and its stems are covered with dense white hairs. It is found in dry open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Fabiana friesii is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fabiana friesii has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fabiana friesii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Fabiana friesii

Fabiana friesii can be found in the Andes mountains of South America.

Species in the Solanaceae family

References

Carl Lebrecht Udo Dammer (1860-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dammer' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import