Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
annua
ID:
211397

Status:
valid

Authors:
Milne-Redh.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl.33: t. 3243 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210726

Common Names

  • Annual Crotalaria
  • Annual Rattlepod
  • Annual Rattlebox

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Synonyms

  • Crotalaria symoensiana Timp. [valid]

Description

Crotalaria annua (also called Annual Rattlebox, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Fabaceae family. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa, and grows in dry, open habitats. It has a spreading canopy and grows to a height of up to 1.5 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria annua has been used as a forage crop, a green manure crop, and a soil improver. It is also used as a cover crop for controlling erosion and improving soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Crotalaria annua are yellow and tubular in shape. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are green and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria annua is a fast-growing, annual plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 10 cm apart. The plant can be harvested for its seed pods when they are dry and brown. The pods can be collected and the seeds can be used for propagation.

Where to Find Crotalaria annua

Crotalaria annua is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is also found in parts of Europe, North America, and South America.

Crotalaria annua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria annua?

Crotalaria annua

What is the common name of Crotalaria annua?

Annual Crotalaria

What is the natural habitat of Crotalaria annua?

Dry, sandy soils

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