rhatany
Krameria lappacea (Dombey) Burdet & B.B.Simpson
Krameria lappacea, known as rhatany, is a species in the Krameriaceae family, native to Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, northern Chile, and northwest Argentina. It is a slow-growing shrub found in semi-arid Andean regions. The species name lappacea refers to its burr-like features.
Description
Krameria lappacea is a shrub in the genus Krameria, part of the Krameriaceae family. It is native to the Andean regions of Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, northern Chile, and northwest Argentina. The plant thrives in semi-arid environments and is characterized by its slow growth. The specific epithet lappacea is derived from the Latin word lappa, meaning 'with burrs,' describing a notable feature of the plant.
Other common names
rhatanyrhatany-root
Distribution
Argentina Northwest · Bolivia · Chile Central · Chile North · Ecuador · Peru
Synonyms
Krameria linearisKrameria illucaKrameria pentapetalaKrameria triandraKrameria triandra var. humboldtianaKrameria canescensLandia lappacea