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ratany
Scientific Name: Krameria
Family: Krameriaceae
Category: Dicot
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Littleleaf Ratany (Krameria erecta)
Littleleaf Ratany, also known as Pima Ratany or Range Ratany, is a fascinating shrub found in the southwestern United States. Several species are known as Rhatany, ratany, or rattany.
Considerations for Pets
- Ratany is a low-growing, intricately branched shrub.
Considerations for Children
- Ratany is a low-growing, intricately branched shrub.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Krameria erecta
- Common Names: Littleleaf Ratany, Pima Ratany, Range Ratany, White Ratany, Chacate, Crimson-beak
- Family: Krameriaceae (Ratany Family)
- Genus: Krameria (the only genus in the Krameriaceae family)
- Synonyms: Krameria grayi, Krameria secundiflora
Distribution and Habitat
- Found on desert slopes and dry flats.
- Specific regions include the Sonoran, Chihuahuan, and Mojave Deserts.
- Occurs in the southwestern states of Arizona (AZ), California (CA), New Mexico (NM), Nevada (NV), Texas (TX), and Utah (UT).
- Common throughout Texas.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- A many-branched shrub that forms a low mound of short, thin branches during most of the year.
- Flowers have five large sepals and three very small, narrow flag petals.
- Flowers may have darker, purple-colored gland-petals.
Ecological Role
- Wildlife Value: Good
Additional Species
- Krameria parvifolia
- Krameria lanceolata (Trailing Ratany)
- Krameria bicolor