Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
ankaizinensis
ID:
197423

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Vig.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris)13: 359 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000196752

Common Names

  • Crotalaria
  • Ankaizinensis
  • Ankaizinensis False Indigo

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Description

Crotalaria ankaizinensis (also called Ankaizin Crotalaria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is an annual herb that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria ankaizinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Crotalaria ankaizinensis are yellow and tubular, with the calyx being five-lobed. The seed is a small, round, black seed, and the seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria ankaizinensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by seed or division and should be planted in the spring or fall. It can be pruned to keep it from becoming too tall.

Where to Find Crotalaria ankaizinensis

Crotalaria ankaizinensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Madagascar.

Crotalaria ankaizinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria ankaizinensis?

Crotalaria ankaizinensis

What is the family of Crotalaria ankaizinensis?

Fabaceae

What is the habitat of Crotalaria ankaizinensis?

Grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands

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