Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
afrocentralis
ID:
209334

Status:
valid

Authors:
Polhill

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Crotalaria Africa & Madagascar: 152 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208663

Common Names

  • Crotalaria Afrocentralis
  • Afrocentralis Rattlebox
  • Afrocentralis Crotalaria

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Synonyms

  • Crotalaria ononoides grandiflora R.Wilczek [unknown]

Description

Crotalaria afrocentralis (also called African Rattlebox, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa, typically found in dry grasslands and savannas. It has a woody stem and its leaves are simple and alternate. The flowers are yellow, and the fruits are pods.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria afrocentralis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in dried flower arrangements. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crotalaria afrocentralis is a small, yellow-green flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, pointed seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria afrocentralis is a fast-growing, annual shrub that can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Crotalaria afrocentralis can tolerate a wide range of soil types and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Crotalaria afrocentralis

Crotalaria afrocentralis can be found in Central and East Africa.

Crotalaria afrocentralis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria afrocentralis?

Crotalaria afrocentralis

What is the common name of Crotalaria afrocentralis?

Afrocentralis Crotalaria

What is the habitat of Crotalaria afrocentralis?

It is found in dry, rocky slopes in the Mediterranean region

Species in the Crotalaria genus

Crotalaria brevipedunculata, Crotalaria mexicana, Crotalaria nayaritensis, Crotalaria rzedowskii, Crotalaria filifolia, Crotalaria grandiflora, Crotalaria martiana, Crotalaria polyphylla, Crotalaria purdieana, Crotalaria quercetorum, Crotalaria quinquefolia, Crotalaria berteroana, Crotalaria brachycarpa, Crotalaria breviflora, Crotalaria bupleurifolia, Crotalaria flavicoma, Crotalaria hilariana, Crotalaria holosericea, Crotalaria longirostrata, Crotalaria mollicula, Crotalaria nana, Crotalaria nitens, Crotalaria pilosa, Crotalaria pumila, Crotalaria purshii, Crotalaria rufipila, Crotalaria sagittalis, Crotalaria tetragona, Crotalaria unifoliolata, Crotalaria velutina, Crotalaria vespertilio, Crotalaria bahiaensis, Crotalaria boliviensis, Crotalaria goiasensis, Crotalaria harleyi, Crotalaria irwinii, Crotalaria semperflorens, Crotalaria schiedeana, Crotalaria grandiflora, Crotalaria lotifolia, Crotalaria gloriae, Crotalaria balansae, Crotalaria maypurensis, Crotalaria rotundifolia, Crotalaria angulata, Crotalaria allophylla, Crotalaria intricata, Crotalaria warfae, Crotalaria vitellina, Crotalaria cajanifolia,

Species in the Fabaceae family