Status:
valid
Authors:
Timp.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique91: 165 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210879
Common Names
- Duvigneaud's Rattlebox
- Duvigneaud's-flowered Rattlebox
- Tall Rattlebox
Description
Crotalaria duvigneaudii (also called Duvigneaud's Rattlebox, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Africa. It grows in a variety of habitats, including disturbed areas, roadsides, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Crotalaria duvigneaudii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crotalaria duvigneaudii has yellow flowers and black, glossy seeds. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crotalaria duvigneaudii is an annual or perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and covered lightly with soil. Seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of 20-30 cm apart when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Crotalaria duvigneaudii
Crotalaria duvigneaudii is native to India and is found in the Western Ghats.
Crotalaria duvigneaudii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crotalaria duvigneaudii?
Crotalaria duvigneaudii
What is the family of Crotalaria duvigneaudii?
Fabaceae
What is the native range of Crotalaria duvigneaudii?
Central and West Africa
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