Status:
valid
Authors:
Adema
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Blumea51: 316 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506904
Common Names
- Crotalaria aiantha
- Aianth Crotalaria
- Aianth Rattlebox
Description
Crotalaria aiantha (also called Aianth crotalaria, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers. It is native to Africa and grows in moist grasslands, meadows and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Crotalaria aiantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crotalaria aiantha is small and yellow in color. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crotalaria aiantha is a perennial shrub that is native to India. It is hardy to USDA zones 9-11 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by cuttings in the spring or by seed in the fall. It is best grown in a well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5.
Where to Find Crotalaria aiantha
Crotalaria aiantha is native to India.
Crotalaria aiantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crotalaria aiantha?
Crotalaria aiantha
What is the common name of Crotalaria aiantha?
Aianth Crotalaria
Where is Crotalaria aiantha native to?
India
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