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
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.
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 Ramirezella genus
Species in the Fabaceae family