Krameria lappacea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zygophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lappacea
ID:
1070217
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dombey) Burdet & B.B.Simpson
Source:
tro
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Candollea 38: 96 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001069555
Common Names
- Krameria lappacea
- Rhatany
- Peruvian Rhatany
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Krameria lappacea (also called Rhatany, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, and is found in dry forests, scrublands and savannas. It has alternate, oblong-lanceolate leaves that are 2-5 cm long and 0.5-1.5 cm wide, and white flowers with yellow anthers.
Uses & Benefits
Krameria lappacea is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown as a hedge or a border plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Krameria lappacea is pink and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
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Krameria lappacea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Krameria lappacea
Krameria lappacea is native to South America.
Species in the Krameria genus
Krameria ixine, Krameria cistoides, Krameria spartioides, Krameria revoluta, Krameria argentea, Krameria bicolor, Krameria cistoidea, Krameria cytisoides, Krameria erecta, Krameria grandiflora, Krameria grandifolia, Krameria pauciflora, Krameria paucifolia, Krameria ramosissima, Krameria tomentosa, Krameria secundiflora, Krameria lanceolata, Krameria bahiana, Krameria lappacea,
Species in the Krameriaceae family
Krameria ixine, Krameria cistoides, Krameria spartioides, Krameria revoluta, Krameria argentea, Krameria bicolor, Krameria cistoidea, Krameria cytisoides, Krameria erecta, Krameria grandiflora, Krameria grandifolia, Krameria pauciflora, Krameria paucifolia, Krameria ramosissima, Krameria tomentosa, Krameria secundiflora, Krameria lanceolata, Krameria bahiana, Krameria lappacea,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-17200083: Based on the initial data import
Hervé Maurice Burdet (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burdet' in the authors string.
Joseph Dombey (1742-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dombey' in the authors string.
Beryl Brintnall Simpson (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.B.Simpson' in the authors string.