Fabiana patagonica

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Fabiana kurtziana
• Fabiana glandulosa
• Fabiana peckii var. patagonica

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Solanales, falling within the family Solanaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Fabiana.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the South American continent. Within Western South America, it can be found growing in Bolivia. Its range also extends into the southern regions of the continent. Specifically, it is located in the southern part of Argentina. Additionally, the species is present in the northwest area of Argentina.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Fabiana patagonica is characterized by its ability to inhabit a vast altitudinal gradient, demonstrating significant environmental plasticity across diverse mountain landscapes. This species is found across a broad elevational range, spanning from a minimum of 200 m AMSL to a maximum of 4100 m AMSL. Such an extensive vertical distribution suggests that the plant is well-adapted to varying atmospheric pressures, temperature fluctuations, and moisture levels associated with both lowland subtropical or temperate zones and high-altitude alpine environments. This ability to thrive across nearly 4,000 meters of elevation allows it to occupy various ecological niches, ranging from shrublands at lower altitudes to more specialized, high-elevation rocky or montane habitats.

Elevational range max:

4100 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

200 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Fabiana patagonica is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, allowing the plant to persist in its environment over multiple growing seasons. As a perennial species, it does not complete its biological cycle within a single year or two but instead establishes a long-term presence, often developing robust structures to withstand the climatic fluctuations of its habitat. This enduring growth pattern enables the plant to accumulate resources over time, facilitating repeated reproductive efforts and a stable contribution to its ecosystem throughout its extended lifespan.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Fabiana patagonica is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically classified as a shrub. This plant functions as an independent organism, lacking any parasitic tendencies toward other species. In terms of its habitat and ecological positioning, it is a terrestrial species rather than an aquatic or semiaquatic one, and it does not exhibit epiphytic behavior, remaining firmly grounded in the soil. Furthermore, its structural development is self-supporting, meaning it does not possess the climbing mechanisms of a liana or vine, nor does it require external support to maintain its upright, shrubby stature.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Activities

Fabiana patagonica has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiseptic.

Antiseptic

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Conditions

Fabiana patagonica has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include anti-inflammatories, antiseptic, bone fractures.

Anti-inflammatories

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antiseptic

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Bone fractures

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Fabiana patagonica has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include extracts.

Extracts

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology