Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
bondii
ID:
208271

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker f. ex Torre

Source:
ildis

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Mem. Junta Invest. Ultramar, 2 Ser.19: 38 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000207600

Common Names

  • Bondii Rattlebox
  • Bondii Crotalaria
  • Bondii Rattlepod

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Description

Crotalaria bondii (also called Crotalaria bondii, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Indonesia. It is found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria bondii is used as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments, such as fatigue, anxiety, and high blood pressure. It is also used as a food additive and as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crotalaria bondii is a yellow-green color with a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped legume. The seedlings are small, with two to three pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria bondii is a fast-growing, evergreen, woody, perennial vine. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained, fertile soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring. Cuttings can also be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Crotalaria bondii

Crotalaria bondii can be found in tropical and subtropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia.

Crotalaria bondii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria bondii?

Crotalaria bondii

What is the family of Crotalaria bondii?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Crotalaria bondii?

Bond's Rattlebox

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

Antonio Rocha da Torre (1904-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torre' in the authors string.
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.