Status:
valid
Authors:
Sorarú
Source:
tro
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana16: 654 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001049796
Common Names
- Anarthrophyllum burkartii
- Burkartii Anarthrophyllum
- Anarthrophyllum Burkartii
Description
Anarthrophyllum burkartii (also called Burkart's Anarthrophyllum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry habitats, such as open fields and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Anarthrophyllum burkartii is used as a timber tree for its strong and durable wood. It is also used as a shade tree and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anarthrophyllum burkartii is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped drupe. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anarthrophyllum burkartii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Anarthrophyllum burkartii
Anarthrophyllum burkartii is native to the Gran Chaco region of South America, which includes parts of Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Brazil.
Species in the Anarthrophyllum genus
Anarthrophyllum ornithopodum,
Anarthrophyllum patagonicum,
Anarthrophyllum subandinum,
Anarthrophyllum andicolum,
Anarthrophyllum desideratum,
Anarthrophyllum elegans,
Anarthrophyllum rigidum,
Anarthrophyllum gayanum,
Anarthrophyllum burkartii,
Anarthrophyllum andicola,
Anarthrophyllum cumingii,
Anarthrophyllum elegans,
Anarthrophyllum capitatum,
Anarthrophyllum catamarcense,
Anarthrophyllum macrophyllum,
Anarthrophyllum pedicellatum,
Anarthrophyllum strigulipetalum,
Species in the Fabaceae family