Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zygophyllales
Species:
boliviana
ID:
1147099

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 11: 161 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001146437

Common Names

  • Kallstroemia Boliviana
  • Bolivian Kallstroemia
  • Bolivian Caltrop

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Uses & Benefits

Kallstroemia boliviana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, stomach problems, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Kallstroemia boliviana is yellow with five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kallstroemia boliviana is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Kallstroemia boliviana

Kallstroemia boliviana can be found in Bolivia and Peru.

Species in the Zygophyllaceae family

Balanites aegyptiaca, Balanites angolensis, Balanites glabra, Balanites maughamii, Balanites pedicellaris, Balanites rotundifolia, Balanites roxburghii, Balanites triflora, Balanites wilsoniana, Balanites aegyptiacus, Balanites wilsonianus, Bulnesia chilensis, Bulnesia foliosa, Bulnesia retamo, Bulnesia rivas-martinezii, Bulnesia schichendanzii, Bulnesia schickendantzii, Guaiacum coulteri, Guaiacum officinale, Guaiacum palmeri, Guaiacum sanctum, Guaiacum unijugum, Guaiacum nellii, Kallstroemia pubescens, Kallstroemia maxima, Kallstroemia californica, Kallstroemia grandiflora, Kallstroemia hirsutissima, Kallstroemia parviflora, Kallstroemia perennans, Kallstroemia adscendens, Kallstroemia tucumanensis, Kallstroemia tribuloides, Kallstroemia incana, Kallstroemia rosei, Kallstroemia boliviana, Kallstroemia pennellii, Kallstroemia peninsularis, Kallstroemia standleyi, Kallstroemia mexicana, Kallstroemia curta, Kallstroemia hintonii, Kelleronia gillettiae, Kelleronia splendens, Kelleronia revoilii, Larrea simulans, Larrea ameghinoi, Larrea divaricata, Larrea cuneifolia, Larrea nitida,

References