Krameria tomentosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zygophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
1070202
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.St.-Hil.
Source:
tro
Year:
1828
Citation Micro:
Ann. Soc. Roy. Sci. Orléans 9: 59. 1828
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001069540
Common Names
- Tomentosa Krameria
- Krameria Tomentosa
- Tomentosa Krameria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Krameria tomentosa 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 tomentosa 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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Krameria tomentosa 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 tomentosa
Krameria tomentosa 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-17200052: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Saint-Hilaire (1779-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.St.-Hil.' in the authors string.