Status:
valid
Authors:
Polhill
Source:
ildis
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.22: 257 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208893
Common Names
- Bogdaniana Broom
- Bogdan's Broom
- Bogdan Broom
Description
Crotalaria bogdaniana (also called Bogdan's rattlepod, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It has a long taproot, and its stems are up to 30 cm tall. It grows in dry meadows, steppes, and mountain slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Crotalaria bogdaniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crotalaria bogdaniana has yellow flowers with a long, curved spur. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crotalaria bogdaniana is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the steppes of Central Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a sunny location. When propagating by cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in the summer and root them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Crotalaria bogdaniana
Crotalaria bogdaniana can be found in the Caucasus Mountains and in the mountains of Central Asia.
Crotalaria bogdaniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis ugamensis?
Oxytropis ugamensis
What is the common name of Oxytropis ugamensis?
Ugam locoweed
What is the natural habitat of Oxytropis ugamensis?
Dry grasslands 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