Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
confusa
ID:
209291

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hepper

Source:
ildis

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.11: 116 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208620

Common Names

  • Crotalaria confusa
  • Confusa Rattlebox
  • Confusa Crotalaria

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Description

Crotalaria confusa (also called Confused rattlebox, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant species in the Fabaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States, and grows in open woodlands, fields, and roadsides. It has hairy stems and leaves, and yellow, pea-like flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria confusa is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and digestive issues. It is also used as a natural diuretic and to improve circulation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crotalaria confusa is a small, yellow-green flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, pointed seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria confusa is a fast-growing, annual shrub that can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Crotalaria confusa can tolerate a wide range of soil types and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Crotalaria confusa

Crotalaria confusa can be found in the western United States and Canada, from British Columbia to California and east to Montana.

Crotalaria confusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria confusa?

Crotalaria confusa

What is the family of Crotalaria confusa?

Fabaceae

Where is Crotalaria confusa found?

It is found in India and Sri Lanka.

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