Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
bhutanica
ID:
205011

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thoth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc.66: 70 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204340

Common Names

  • Bhutanese Crotalaria
  • Bhutanese Rattlebox
  • Bhutanese Rattlepod

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Synonyms

  • Crotalaria khasiana khasiana [unknown]
  • Crotalaria khasiana macrophylla Thoth. & A.A.Ansari [valid]
  • Crotalaria khasiana bhutanica (Thoth.) A.A.Ansari [valid]

Description

Crotalaria bhutanica (also called Bhutan Crotalaria, among many other common names) is a small, annual herb native to South America. It has a slender stem and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry areas, especially in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria bhutanica is used as a green manure crop and as a fodder crop for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria bhutanica has yellow flowers, and its seeds are black, round, and smooth. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a smooth texture.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria bhutanica is a tropical shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is propagated by seed and cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Crotalaria bhutanica

Crotalaria bhutanica is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Crotalaria bhutanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria bhutanica?

Crotalaria bhutanica

What is the common name of Crotalaria bhutanica?

Bhutan rattlebox

Where is Crotalaria bhutanica 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

References