Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
cleomifolia
ID:
210591

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welw. ex Baker

Source:
ildis

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
D.Oliver & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Trop. Afr.2: 43 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209920

Common Names

  • Crotalaria cleomifolia
  • Cleomifolia Crotalaria
  • Crotalaria

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Synonyms

  • Crotalaria longibracteata De Wild. [valid]
  • Crotalaria schumanniana Harms [valid]
  • Crotalaria keilii Baker f. [valid]
  • Crotalaria cleomifolia seretii De Wild. [valid]
  • Crotalaria cleomifolia kassneri Baker f. [valid]
  • Crotalaria cleomifolia parviflora Baker f. [valid]
  • Crotalaria cleomifolia iodesia Chiov. [valid]

Description

Crotalaria cleomifolia (also called Cleome Rattlebox, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family Fabaceae. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in dry, sandy soils. It is a small, erect, annual herb that grows up to 40 cm tall and has yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria cleomifolia is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used as an ornamental in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in erosion control projects and revegetation projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria cleomifolia has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria cleomifolia is an annual plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. The plants should be kept in a sunny location.

Where to Find Crotalaria cleomifolia

Crotalaria cleomifolia can be found in the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida.

Crotalaria cleomifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria cleomifolia?

Crotalaria cleomifolia

What is the common name of Crotalaria cleomifolia?

Cleome-Leaf Rattlebox

What is the natural habitat of Crotalaria cleomifolia?

Dry, sandy soils in the southeastern United States

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

References

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.