Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ramulosa
ID:
1022296

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wedd.) Hunz. & Barboza

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Kurtziana 22: 148. 1993

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001021634



Common Names

  • Fabiana ramulosa
  • Ramulosa Fabiana
  • Fabiana Branched


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Description

Fabiana ramulosa (also called Branching 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 ramulosa 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 ramulosa 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 ramulosa 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 ramulosa

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

Species in the Solanaceae family

References

Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.
Armando Theodoro Hunziker (1919-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hunz.' in the authors string.
Gloria E. Barboza (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barboza' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import