Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
cupricola
ID:
627239

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leteint.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Syst. Geogr. Pl.73: 285 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000626571

Common Names

  • Crotalaria cupricola
  • Cupricola Crotalaria
  • Cupricola Crotalaria

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Description

Crotalaria cupricola (also called copper rattlepod, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers and long, narrow pods. It is native to tropical regions of South and Central America and is found in open, disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria cupricola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria cupricola has yellow flowers with a long, slender corolla tube. The seeds are small, flat, and black. The seedlings have long, slender stems with alternate, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria cupricola is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m (10 ft) in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seedling mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a rooting medium.

Where to Find Crotalaria cupricola

Crotalaria cupricola is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.

Crotalaria cupricola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria cupricola?

Crotalaria cupricola

What is the family of Crotalaria cupricola?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Crotalaria cupricola?

Copper 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