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
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.
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 Fabiana genus
Fabiana bryoides,
Fabiana densa,
Fabiana denudata,
Fabiana fiebrigii,
Fabiana foliosa,
Fabiana friesii,
Fabiana imbricata,
Fabiana nana,
Fabiana patagonica,
Fabiana peckii,
Fabiana punensis,
Fabiana ramulosa,
Fabiana squamata,
Fabiana stephanii,
Fabiana viscosa,
Species in the Solanaceae family