Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
chrysotricha
ID:
208435

Status:
valid

Authors:
Polhill

Source:
ildis

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.22: 233 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000207764

Common Names

  • Chrysotricha Rattlebox
  • Golden-haired Rattlebox
  • Gold-haired Rattlebox

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Description

Crotalaria chrysotricha (also called Golden-Haired Rattlebox, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus and Iran. It grows in meadows, steppes, and rocky slopes, and has yellow-green, hairy stems and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria chrysotricha is used to treat fever, headaches, and sore throats. It is also used to treat digestive issues, such as indigestion and nausea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria chrysotricha has yellow flowers with a red-tipped keel. The seed is a small, round, black, and shiny. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a small root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria chrysotricha is a hardy perennial that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of established plants.

Where to Find Crotalaria chrysotricha

Crotalaria chrysotricha can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana.

Crotalaria chrysotricha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria chrysotricha?

Crotalaria chrysotricha

What is the common name of Crotalaria chrysotricha?

Golden-Haired Rattlebox

What is the habitat of Crotalaria chrysotricha?

Dry, open slopes, sagebrush flats, and juniper 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