Fabiana nana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nana
ID:
1022283
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Speg.) S.C.Arroyo
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Hickenia 1(10): 53. 1976
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001021621
Common Names
- Fabiana nana
- Nana Fabiana
- Fabiana Dwarf
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fabiana nana (also called Dwarf 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 nana is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and to attract pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fabiana nana has small, white 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Fabiana nana 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 nana
Fabiana nana can be found in the Andes mountains of South America.
Species in the Fabiana genus
Species in the Solanaceae family
References
Carlos Luigi Spegazzini (1858-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speg.' in the authors string.
Silvia C. Arroyo (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Arroyo' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import