Krameria bahiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zygophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bahiana
ID:
1070216
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.B.Simpson
Source:
tro
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 39(2): 198. 1987
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001069554
Common Names
- Krameria bahiana
- Rhatany
- Peruvian Rhatany
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Krameria bahiana (also called Bahia Rhatany, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to the Brazilian Cerrado and is found in open woodlands, scrublands and savannas. It has alternate, lanceolate leaves that are 2-5 cm long and 0.5-1.5 cm wide, and white flowers with yellow anthers.
Uses & Benefits
Krameria bahiana is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown as a hedge or a border plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Krameria bahiana is a small, yellow to orange, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Krameria bahiana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Krameria bahiana
Krameria bahiana is native to South America.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-17200082: Based on the initial data import
Beryl Brintnall Simpson (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.B.Simpson' in the authors string.