Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peckii
ID:
1022291

Status:
valid

Authors:
Niederl.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Inf. Of. Com. Ci. Exped. Rio Negro (Patagonia) 258. 1881

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001021629



Common Names

  • Fabiana peckii
  • Peckii Fabiana
  • Fabiana Peckii


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Description

Fabiana peckii (also called Peck's 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 peckii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a potted plant indoors. It is also used to make herbal teas and to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fabiana peckii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Fabiana peckii 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 peckii

Fabiana peckii is native to Peru and can be found in the Andes.

Species in the Solanaceae family

References

Gustavo Niederlein (1858-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Niederl.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import