Fabiana Imbricata (Noun)
Meaning
Peruvian shrub with small pink to lavender tubular flowers; leaves yield a tonic and diuretic.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Fabiana imbricata, a drought-tolerant shrub, is used in traditional medicine in the Andes regions of Peru.
- In the market, locals commonly sold dried leaves of Fabiana imbricata as a remedy for various ailments.
- Researchers have been interested in studying the pharmacological properties of Fabiana imbricata, taking into account its long history of use in Peru.
- Fabiana imbricata thrives in poor soil, making it an ideal plant for reforestation and land restoration in semi-arid regions.
- In some parts of Peru, infusions of Fabiana imbricata's flowers and leaves are taken as a general tonic to promote overall health.