Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
calliantha
ID:
211518

Status:
valid

Authors:
Polhill

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Crotalaria Africa & Madagascar: 347 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210847

Common Names

  • Crotalaria Calliantha
  • Calliantha Rattlebox
  • Calliantha Rattlepod

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Description

Crotalaria calliantha (also called Calliantha rattlepod, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria calliantha is used as an ornamental plant, for soil stabilization, and for firewood, charcoal, and timber. It is also used for medicinal purposes and as a source of nectar for honey production.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria calliantha has yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a taproot and two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria calliantha is an annual herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soils and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a well-prepared seed bed and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of 20-30 cm apart.

Where to Find Crotalaria calliantha

Crotalaria calliantha is native to tropical Africa and can be found in the wild in areas such as Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Crotalaria calliantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria calliantha?

Crotalaria calliantha

What is the common name of Crotalaria calliantha?

Beautiful rattlepod

What is the family of Crotalaria calliantha?

Fabaceae

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