Status:
valid
Authors:
Klotzsch ex O.Berg
Source:
cmp
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 14: 761 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357688
Common Names
- Krameria spartioides
- Spartan Rhatany
- Rhatany Root
Synonyms
- Krameria evolvuloides Triana & Planch. ex A.W.Benn. [unknown]
Description
Krameria spartioides (also called Spartium-like Krameria, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has a sprawling habit and grows up to 60 cm tall. The leaves are ovate and the flowers are white. It grows in dry soils and is often found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Krameria spartioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Krameria spartioides has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in groups of three. The flowers are followed by small, berry-like capsules that are green in color. The seeds of Krameria spartioides are small and black in color. The seedlings are usually a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Krameria spartioides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Krameria spartioides
Krameria spartioides can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Krameria spartioides FAQ
What are the optimal growing conditions for Krameria spartioides?
Krameria spartioides prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
What is the typical lifespan of Krameria spartioides?
Krameria spartioides typically lives for two to three years.
What type of soil is best for Krameria spartioides?
Krameria spartioides prefers moist, well-drained soil.
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,