Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
duboisii
ID:
211512

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Wilczek

Source:
ildis

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles23: 199 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210841

Common Names

  • Crotalaria Duboisii
  • Duboisii Rattlebox
  • Duboisii Rattlepod

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Description

Crotalaria duboisii (also called Dubois' rattlepod, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria duboisii is used as a fodder crop and as a green manure crop. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Crotalaria duboisii sub. duboisii
Crotalaria duboisii sub. mutica Polhill

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria duboisii has yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a taproot and two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria duboisii is an annual herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soils and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a well-prepared seed bed and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of 20-30 cm apart.

Where to Find Crotalaria duboisii

Crotalaria duboisii is native to tropical Africa and can be found in the wild in areas such as Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Crotalaria duboisii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria duboisii?

Crotalaria duboisii

What is the common name of Crotalaria duboisii?

Dubois' rattlepod

What is the family of Crotalaria duboisii?

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

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