Fabiana punensis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Solanales and the family Solanaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Fabiana.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Fabiana punensis, possesses a highly specific geographical range. Its distribution is localized within the Southern South America region. More precisely, it can be found inhabiting the Northwest of Argentina. This narrow occurrence suggests that the species is adapted to the particular environmental conditions of that area. Consequently, understanding its niche in the Argentine Northwest is essential for its conservation.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Fabiana puneensis is defined by its specialized adaptation to high-altitude montane environments, specifically within high-elevation Andean ecosystems. This species occupies a distinct vertical niche, thriving within an elevational range that spans from a minimum of 2,200 m AMSL to a maximum of 4,100 m AMSL. By inhabiting these high-altitude zones, the plant is subject to intense solar radiation, significant diurnal temperature fluctuations, and potentially thin, nutrient-poor soils characteristic of the alpine or puna landscapes. Its ability to persist across this wide altitudinal gradient suggests a robust physiological capacity to manage varying levels of atmospheric pressure and moisture availability found between the montane forests and the higher, more arid paramo or puna ecosystems.

Elevational range max:

4100 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

2200 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Fabiana puneensis is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing it to persist in its environment over multiple growing seasons. Unlike annuals that complete their life cycle in a single year or biennials that require two, this plant maintains a long-term presence, contributing to the stability of its native habitat. This perennial nature enables it to undergo repeated cycles of vegetative growth and reproductive phases, adapting to seasonal shifts through sustained biological activity.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Fabiana puneensis is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically categorized as a shrub. This plant exhibits a self-supporting structure, functioning as an independent organism rather than a parasite or an epiphyte, with its primary growth occurring in terrestrial habitats. Although its environmental tolerance spans across aquatic, semiaquatic, and terrestrial classifications, its physical habit is defined by its robust, woody nature and its capacity to maintain an upright, shrubby stature without the need for climbing supports.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Fabiana punensis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, apigenin.

Flavonoids

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

apigenin

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Fabiana punensis 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

Medicinal Uses

Fabiana punensis has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anti-inflammatories, antiseptic, bacterial infections, bone fractures.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations