Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
clarkei
ID:
204973

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gamble

Source:
ildis

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1917: 27 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204302

Common Names

  • Clarke's Crotalaria
  • Clarke's Rattlebox
  • Clarke's Rattlepod

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Description

Crotalaria clarkei (also called 'Clarke's Rattlebox', among many other common names) is a small, annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to India, and is found in dry, open, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria clarkei is used as a food source for livestock, as a source of firewood, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria clarkei has small, yellow flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria clarkei is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. It prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Crotalaria clarkei

Crotalaria clarkei is native to India and can be found in the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh.

Crotalaria clarkei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria clarkei?

Crotalaria clarkei

What is the common name of Crotalaria clarkei?

Clarke's Rattlebox

What is the habitat of Crotalaria clarkei?

Dry, rocky hillsides

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