Fabiana densa
Remy
Tara
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Description
A shrub. It grows 40-120 cm tall. The leaves are alternate and needle like. They are 3-5 mm long by 0.2-0.5 mm wide. The flowers can be in the axils of the leaves or at the ends of branches. The flowers are tube shaped and light coloured.
Medicinal Uses
It has antibacterial properties.
Distribution
It is a warm temperate plant. In Argentina it grows between 2,700-4,500 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Argentina, Chile, South America,
Cultivation
They can be grown by cuttings.
Notes
There are about 25 Fabiana species. They grow in the warm temperate parts of South America. It has antibacterial properties.
Synonyms
Fabiana clarenii Dammer
Also Known As
Tarataratola, Tolilla
References (2)
- Aldunate, C. et al, 1983, Ethnobotany of pre-Altiplanic Community in the Andes of Northern Chile. Economic Botany 37( ) p 120-134
- Etherington, K., & Imwold, D., (Eds), 2001, Botanica's Trees & Shrubs. The illustrated A-Z of over 8500 trees and shrubs. Random House, Australia. p 322 (Genus)
