Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
ebenoides
ID:
209312

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Guill. & Perr.) Walp.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Repert. Bot. Syst.1: 590 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208641

Common Names

  • Crotalaria Ebenoides
  • Ebenoides Rattlebox
  • Ebenoides Crotalaria

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Synonyms

  • Chrysocalyx ebenoides Guill. & Perr. [valid]

Description

Crotalaria ebenoides (also called Ebony rattlebox, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant species in the Fabaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States, and grows in open woodlands, fields, and roadsides. It has hairy stems and leaves, and yellow, pea-like flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria ebenoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in dried flower arrangements. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crotalaria ebenoides is a small, yellow-green flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, pointed seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria ebenoides can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Crotalaria ebenoides

Crotalaria ebenoides can be found in the western United States and Canada, from British Columbia to California and east to Montana.

Crotalaria ebenoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria ebenoides?

Crotalaria ebenoides

What is the common name of Crotalaria ebenoides?

Ebony Crotalaria

What is the habitat of Crotalaria ebenoides?

It is found in dry, rocky slopes in the Mediterranean region

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

References

Wilhelm Gerhard Walpers (1816-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walp.' in the authors string.
George Samuel Perrottet (1790-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Perr.' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Antoine Guillemin (1796-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guill.' in the authors string.