Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
angulicaulis
ID:
211173

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
ildis

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
O.Warburg (ed.), Kunene-Sambesi Exped.: 253 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210502

Common Names

  • Crotalaria angulicaulis
  • Angulicaulis Crotalaria
  • Angled-stem Crotalaria
  • Angled-stem Rattlebox

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Description

Crotalaria angulicaulis (also called 'angled rattlepod', among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria angulicaulis is used as an ornamental plant, as a green manure, and as a cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria angulicaulis has small, yellow flowers with five petals and long, curved stamens. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have compound leaves with three leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria angulicaulis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Crotalaria angulicaulis

Crotalaria angulicaulis is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Crotalaria angulicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria angulicaulis?

Crotalaria angulicaulis

What is the common name of Crotalaria angulicaulis?

Angled-stemmed Crotalaria

What is the family of Crotalaria angulicaulis?

Fabaceae

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