Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker f. & W.Martin
Source:
ildis
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles8: 131 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209826
Common Names
- Crotalaria dolichonyx
- Dolichonyx Crotalaria
- Dolichonyx Rattlepod
Synonyms
- Crotalaria lathouwersii Baker f. [valid]
Description
Crotalaria dolichonyx (also called Long-spurred 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 dolichonyx 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 dolichonyx has yellow flowers with a red center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are green with small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crotalaria dolichonyx is a perennial plant that can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist soil mix until they root.
Where to Find Crotalaria dolichonyx
Crotalaria dolichonyx can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and Georgia.
Crotalaria dolichonyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crotalaria dolichonyx?
Crotalaria dolichonyx
What is the common name of Crotalaria dolichonyx?
Long-tailed Crotalaria
What is the habitat of Crotalaria dolichonyx?
It is found in dry, rocky, open areas in the western United States
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