Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
deightonii
ID:
210983

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hepper

Source:
ildis

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.11: 113 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210312

Common Names

  • Crotalaria Deightonii
  • Deightonii Crotalaria
  • Deightonii

Searching for Crotalaria deightonii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Crotalaria deightonii (also called 'Deighton's Crotalaria', among many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters, and has a trunk diameter of up to 5 cm. It prefers wet, tropical habitats, such as lowland forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria deightonii is used as a green manure crop, as a soil stabilizer, and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Crotalaria deightonii are yellow and tubular. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Crotalaria deightonii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria deightonii is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, it should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil. When grown from cuttings, the cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plant should be kept in full sun and watered regularly.

Where to Find Crotalaria deightonii

Crotalaria deightonii can be found in South Africa.

Crotalaria deightonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria deightonii?

Crotalaria deightonii

What is the common name of Crotalaria deightonii?

Deighton's Rattlebox

What is the natural habitat of Crotalaria deightonii?

Dry, sandy soils

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