Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
coursii
ID:
197432

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pelt.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris)15: 416 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000196761

Common Names

  • Crotalaria
  • Coursii
  • Coursii False Indigo

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Description

Crotalaria coursii (also called 'Cours' Crotalaria', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It grows to a height of about 0.4 m and has yellow flowers. It is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and savannahs.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria coursii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Crotalaria coursii are yellow and tubular, with the calyx being five-lobed. The seed is a small, round, black seed, and the seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria coursii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by seed or division and should be planted in the spring or fall. It can be pruned to keep it from becoming too tall.

Where to Find Crotalaria coursii

Crotalaria coursii is native to Madagascar.

Crotalaria coursii FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Crotalaria coursii?

Crotalaria coursii is native to Madagascar.

What is the growth habit of Crotalaria coursii?

Crotalaria coursii is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall.

What are the uses of Crotalaria coursii?

Crotalaria coursii is used for medicinal purposes and as a green manure crop.

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