Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
penduliflora
ID:
1251603

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Delgado & Ochot.-Booth

Source:
tro

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Anales Inst. Biol. Univ. Nac. Autón. México, Bot.65: 13 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250941



Common Names

  • Ramirezella penduliflora
  • Penduliflora Ramirezella
  • Ramirezella


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Description

Ramirezella penduliflora (also called Pendulous Ramirezella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is characterized by its white flowers with yellow veins and pendulous inflorescence. It is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Ramirezella penduliflora is used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory and digestive problems. It is also used as a food source for some species of birds and mammals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ramirezella penduliflora has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ramirezella penduliflora is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought, but will not thrive in overly dry conditions. It is generally pest and disease free, but may be susceptible to root rot in overly wet conditions.

Where to Find Ramirezella penduliflora

Ramirezella penduliflora is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Alfonso Delgado Salinas (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Delgado' in the authors string.
Helga Ochoterena-Booth (1969-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ochot.-Booth' in the authors string.