Status:
valid
Authors:
Polhill
Source:
ildis
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.22: 277 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209877
Common Names
- Crotalaria dasyclada
- Dasyclada Crotalaria
- Crotalaria
Description
Crotalaria dasyclada (also called Hairy Rattlebox, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family Fabaceae. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in dry, sandy soils. It is a small, erect, annual herb that grows up to 40 cm tall and has yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Crotalaria dasyclada is a perennial herb used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive foliage and produces small, yellow flowers in the summer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crotalaria dasyclada has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crotalaria dasyclada is an annual plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. The plants should be kept in a sunny location.
Where to Find Crotalaria dasyclada
Crotalaria dasyclada can be found in the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida.
Crotalaria dasyclada FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crotalaria dasyclada?
Crotalaria dasyclada
What is the common name of Crotalaria dasyclada?
Woolly Rattlebox
What is the family of Crotalaria dasyclada?
Fabaceae
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