Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Wilczek
Source:
ildis
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles23: 183 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210870
Common Names
- Bredoi Crotalaria
- Bredoi Rattlebox
- Bredoi Rattleweed
Description
Crotalaria bredoi (also called Bredow's Rattlebox, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Africa. It grows in a variety of habitats, including disturbed areas, roadsides, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Crotalaria bredoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crotalaria bredoi has yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a taproot and two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crotalaria bredoi is an annual or perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and covered lightly with soil. Seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of 20-30 cm apart when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Crotalaria bredoi
Crotalaria bredoi is native to tropical Africa and can be found in the wild in areas such as Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Crotalaria bredoi FAQ
What is the common name of Crotalaria bredoi?
Bredo's Crotalaria
What is the scientific name of Bredo's Crotalaria?
Crotalaria bredoi
What is the growth habit of Crotalaria bredoi?
It is an erect, annual herb
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