Status:
valid
Authors:
Thulin
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot.11: 98 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000626548
Common Names
- Crotalaria camptosepala
- Camptosepala Crotalaria
- Camptosepala Crotalaria
Description
Crotalaria camptosepala (also called Crotalaria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a height of up to 10 meters. It is native to the Philippines and grows in lowland and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Crotalaria camptosepala is used as a cover crop, green manure, and as a source of fodder for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crotalaria camptosepala has yellow flowers with a long, slender corolla tube. The seeds are small, flat, and black. The seedlings have long, slender stems with alternate, lance-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crotalaria camptosepala is a perennial shrub native to tropical Africa. It is easy to propagate from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are 10-15 cm tall. The plants prefer full sun and well-drained soil, and should be watered regularly. Fertilizer should be applied in spring and summer.
Where to Find Crotalaria camptosepala
Crotalaria camptosepala is native to tropical Africa.
Crotalaria camptosepala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crotalaria camptosepala?
Crotalaria camptosepala
What is the common name of Crotalaria camptosepala?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Crotalaria camptosepala?
Tropical rainforest
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