Cratylia bahiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.P.Queiroz
Source:
tro
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.49: 769 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034267
Common Names
- Cratylia bahiensis
- Bahiensis Cratylia
- Bahiensis Cratylia Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Cratylia bahiensis is used as an ornamental plant and its flowers are used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cratylia bahiensis is yellow and tubular, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with two oval-shaped cotyledons and a single stem.
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Cratylia bahiensis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It should be pruned in late winter to promote new growth.
Where to Find Cratylia bahiensis
Cratylia bahiensis is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Species in the Cratylia genus
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Luciano Paganucci de Queiroz (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.P.Queiroz' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Cratylia bahiensis L.P.Queiroz: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.