Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
cytisoides
ID:
199558

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 131 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198887

Common Names

  • Crotalaria cytisoides
  • Cytisus-like Crotalaria
  • Cytisus-like Pea

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Synonyms

  • Priotropis cytisoides (Roxb. ex DC.) Wight & Arn. [valid]
  • Crotalaria szemaoensis Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Crotalaria psoralioides D.Don [unknown]
  • Crotalaria szemaensis Gagnep. [valid]
  • Crotalaria zsemaensis Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Crotalaria psoraleoides D.Don [illegitimate]

Description

Crotalaria cytisoides (also called Cytisus Crotalaria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to the tropical regions of Asia, from India to the Philippines. It is found in forests, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria cytisoides is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make a variety of products, including paper, fabric, and rope.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Crotalaria cytisoides is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria cytisoides is a fast-growing, annual plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division.

Where to Find Crotalaria cytisoides

Crotalaria cytisoides can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in Greece and Turkey.

Crotalaria cytisoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria cytisoides?

Crotalaria cytisoides

What is the common name of Crotalaria cytisoides?

Cytisus-like Rattlebox

What is the native range of Crotalaria cytisoides?

Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia

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