Krameria parvifolia Benth. var. imparata J.F. Macbr.
Scientific Name: Krameria parvifolia Benth. var. imparata J.F. Macbr.
Synonyms: Krameria glandulosa Rose & Painter, Krameria imparata (J.F. Macbr.) Britton, Krameria parvifolia Benth., Krameria parvifolia Benth. var. <i>glandulosa</i> (Rose & Painter) J.F. Macbr., Krameria parvifolia Benth. var. <i>imparata</i> J.F. Macbr.
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Polygalales / Krameriaceae / Krameria L./ Krameria parvifolia Benth. var. imparata J.F. Macbr.
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | KRPAI |
| Group | Dicot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | ShrubSubshrub, |
| Native Locations | KRPAI |
Plant Guide
Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Krameria parvifolia Benth. var. imparata J.F. Macbr. is planted.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) | -13 |
|---|---|
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | No |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
| Anaerobic Tolerance | None |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | High |
| Cold Stratification Required | No |
| Drought Tolerance | High |
| Fertility Requirement | Low |
| Fire Tolerance | Medium |
| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 250 |
| Hedge Tolerance | High |
| Moisture Use | Low |
| pH, Maximum | 8.5 |
| pH, Minimum | 7.0 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 3500 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 10 |
| Precipitation, Maximum | 12 |
| Precipitation, Minimum | 4 |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 6 |
| Salinity Tolerance | Low |
| Shade Tolerance | Intolerant |
Morphology/Physiology
| After Harvest Regrowth Rate | Moderate |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | None |
| Shape and Orientation | Rounded |
| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
| Resprout Ability | No |
| Active Growth Period | Spring and Summer |
| Bloat | High |
| C:N Ratio | High |
| Coppice Potential | No |
| Fall Conspicuous | No |
| Fire Resistant | Yes |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Flower Conspicuous | Yes |
| Foliage Color | Gray-Green |
| Foliage Porosity Summer | Porous |
| Foliage Porosity Winter | Porous |
| Fruit/Seed Color | Purple |
| Low Growing Grass | No |
| Lifespan | Moderate |
| Leaf Retention | No |
| Known Allelopath | No |
| Height, Mature (feet) | 2.0 |
| Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee | 1 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Form | Multiple Stem |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | Yes |
| Foliage Texture | Fine |
Reproduction
| Vegetative Spread Rate | None |
|---|---|
| Small Grain | No |
| Seedling Vigor | Medium |
| Seed Spread Rate | Moderate |
| Fruit/Seed Period End | Fall |
| Propagated by Tubers | No |
| Propagated by Sprigs | No |
| Propagated by Sod | No |
| Propagated by Seed | Yes |
| Propagated by Cuttings | No |
| Propagated by Container | Yes |
| Propagated by Bulb | No |
| Propagated by Bare Root | Yes |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence | No |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Summer |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | Medium |
| Commercial Availability | Contracting Only |
| Bloom Period | Early Spring |
| Propagated by Corm | No |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | No |
| Protein Potential | Medium |
| Post Product | No |
| Palatable Human | No |
| Palatable Graze Animal | Medium |
| Palatable Browse Animal | High |
| Nursery Stock Product | Yes |
| Naval Store Product | No |
| Lumber Product | No |
| Fodder Product | No |
| Christmas Tree Product | No |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
