Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris1: 444 (1885)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209835
Common Names
- Crotalaria bernieri
- Bernieri Crotalaria
- Crotalaria
Synonyms
- Crotalaria ankaranensis M.Peltier [valid]
Description
Crotalaria bernieri (also called Bernier's rattlebox, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a single stem that grows up to 1 meter in height, with pinnate leaves and small yellow flowers. It typically grows in open woodlands, prairies, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Crotalaria bernieri is a perennial herb used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive foliage and produces small, white flowers in the summer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crotalaria bernieri has yellow flowers with a red center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are green with small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crotalaria bernieri is a perennial plant that can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist soil mix until they root.
Where to Find Crotalaria bernieri
Crotalaria bernieri can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and Georgia.
Crotalaria bernieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crotalaria bernieri?
Crotalaria bernieri
What is the common name of Crotalaria bernieri?
Bernier's Crotalaria
What is the habitat of Crotalaria bernieri?
It is found in dry, rocky, open areas in the western United States
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