Fabiana punensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
punensis
ID:
1022295
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.C.Arroyo
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Hickenia 1(10): [49], fig. 1. 1976
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001021633
Common Names
- Fabiana punensis
- Punensis Fabiana
- Fabiana Punensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fabiana punensis (also called Puno 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 punensis 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 punensis 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 punensis 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 punensis
Fabiana punensis is native to Peru and can be found in the Andes.
Species in the Fabiana genus
Species in the Solanaceae family
References
Mary Therese Kalin Arroyo (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arroyo' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import