Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
criniramea
ID:
208491

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker f. ex Polhill

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Crotalaria Africa & Madagascar: 124 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000207820

Common Names

  • Criniramea Rattlebox
  • Rattlebox
  • Rattlepod

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Description

Crotalaria criniramea (also called Hairy Rattlebox, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures, and has a characteristic upright habit, with stems growing up to 1 m tall and bearing small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria criniramea is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including colds, coughs, and fever. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crotalaria criniramea is a small, yellow-greenish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria criniramea is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, although division of the root crown can also be used. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and should be lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned out when they are large enough to handle. Division of the root crown should be done in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Crotalaria criniramea

Crotalaria criniramea can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.

Crotalaria criniramea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria criniramea?

Crotalaria criniramea

What is the common name of Crotalaria criniramea?

Hairy Rattlebox

What is the habitat of Crotalaria criniramea?

It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, sagebrush, and pinyon-juniper woodlands.

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

Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
Roger Marcus Polhill (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Polhill' in the authors string.