Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
comanestiana
ID:
209500

Status:
valid

Authors:
Volkens & Schweinf.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Liste Pl. Somalis: 203 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208829

Common Names

  • Oxytropis Ruthenica
  • Crotalaria Comanestiana
  • Oxytropis Oligantha

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Description

Crotalaria comanestiana (also called Comanesti Rattlepod, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has a shallow taproot and grows up to 40 cm tall. It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria comanestiana has been used for ornamental purposes, as well as for medicinal purposes such as treating coughs, colds, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crotalaria comanestiana is a yellow-white to purple-violet pea-like flower with a short, broad corolla tube. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a short stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria comanestiana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the grasslands of Central Asia. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate cold temperatures and drought. The plant can be propagated through seed or by division of the rootstock. For best results, the seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly during the growing season. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Crotalaria comanestiana

Crotalaria comanestiana can be found in the steppes of Central Asia, from Kazakhstan to Mongolia.

Crotalaria comanestiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria comanestiana?

Crotalaria comanestiana

What is the family of Crotalaria comanestiana?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Crotalaria comanestiana?

Comanesti rattlebox

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

Georg August Schweinfurth (1836-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schweinf.' in the authors string.
Georg Volkens (1855-1917): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Volkens' in the authors string.