littleleaf ratany
Krameria erecta Willd.
Krameria erecta is a species in the Krameriaceae family, commonly known as littleleaf ratany. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it is found in dry habitats such as desert flats and chaparral slopes. The species was first described in 1827 by Willd.
Description
Krameria erecta, known as littleleaf ratany, is a member of the Krameriaceae family. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it thrives in arid environments such as desert flats and chaparral slopes. The species was first described in 1827 by the botanist Willd. It is one of several Krameria species adapted to dry, warm climates and is part of a genus that includes other rhatany species. Common names for this plant include Pima rhatany and purple heather, reflecting its regional significance and appearance.
Other common names
littleleaf ratany
Synonyms
Krameria glandulosaKrameria imparataKrameria interiorKrameria navaeKrameria palmeriKrameria parvifloraKrameria rosmarinifoliaKrameria parvifoliaKrameria parvifolia var. glandulosaKrameria parvifolia var. imparata