Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
dewildemaniana
ID:
210035

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Wilczek

Source:
ildis

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles23: 190 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209364

Common Names

  • Crotalaria dewildemaniana
  • Dewildeman's Rattlebox
  • Dewildeman's Crotalaria

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Description

Crotalaria dewildemaniana (also called De Wildeman's rattlebox, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and stony places.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria dewildemaniana is used as a fodder crop and for soil stabilization.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Crotalaria dewildemaniana sub. dewildemaniana
Crotalaria dewildemaniana sub. oxyrhyncha Polhill

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria dewildemaniana has yellow flowers that are small and tubular in shape. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are slender and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria dewildemaniana is an annual plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Crotalaria dewildemaniana

Crotalaria dewildemaniana can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Crotalaria dewildemaniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria dewildemaniana?

Crotalaria dewildemaniana

What is the common name of Crotalaria dewildemaniana?

De Wildeman's Crotalaria

What is the family of Crotalaria dewildemaniana?

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