Fabiana squamata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
squamata
ID:
1022299
Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Anales Mus. Nac., Santiago de Chile 1891: 61.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001021637
Common Names
- Fabiana squamata
- Squamata Fabiana
- Fabiana Scaly
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Fabiana squamata (also called Scaly 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 squamata 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 squamata 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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Fabiana squamata 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 squamata
Fabiana squamata is native to Peru and can be found in the Andes.
Species in the Fabiana genus
Species in the Solanaceae family
References
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import