Rafnia schlechteriana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schinz
Source:
tro
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier2: 197 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001059840
Common Names
- Rafnia schlechteriana
- Schlechter's Rafnia
- Schlechter's Broom
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Rafnia schlechteriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Rafnia schlechteriana is small, white and star-shaped with five petals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.
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Rafnia schlechteriana is a small shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Rafnia schlechteriana
Rafnia schlechteriana can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.
Species in the Rafnia genus
Rafnia racemosa, Rafnia affinis, Rafnia amplexicaulis, Rafnia angulata, Rafnia axillaris, Rafnia capensis, Rafnia crassifolia, Rafnia crispa, Rafnia cuneifolia, Rafnia elliptica, Rafnia diffusa, Rafnia divaricata, Rafnia lancea, Rafnia opposita, Rafnia ovata, Rafnia retroflexa, Rafnia spicata, Rafnia triflora, Rafnia virens, Rafnia lebeckioides, Rafnia ecklonis, Rafnia erecta, Rafnia gibba, Rafnia capensis, Rafnia schlechteriana, Rafnia alata, Rafnia rostrata, Rafnia globosa, Rafnia inaequalis, Rafnia vlokii, Rafnia acuminata,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Rafnia schlechteriana Schinz: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.