Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stephanii
ID:
1022301

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hunz. & Barboza

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Kurtziana 22: 128, figs. 2, 5. 1993

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001021639



Common Names

  • Fabiana stephanii
  • Stephanii Fabiana
  • Fabiana Stephanii


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Description

Fabiana stephanii (also called Stephan'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 stephanii 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 stephanii has white flowers with yellow centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and slender with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fabiana stephanii 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 stephanii

Fabiana stephanii can be found in the Andes mountains of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia.

Species in the Solanaceae family

References

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