Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker f.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot.42: 301 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210856
Common Names
- Crotalaria elizabethae
- Elizabeth's Rattlebox
- Elizabeth Crotalaria
Synonyms
- Crotalaria acuminatissima Baker f. [valid]
- Crotalaria kamatini R.Wilczek [valid]
- Crotalaria mumbwae Baker f. [valid]
- Crotalaria luteoviolacea Torre [valid]
- Crotalaria subumbellata Torre [valid]
Description
Crotalaria elizabethae (also called Elizabeth's 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 elizabethae 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 elizabethae has yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a taproot and two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crotalaria elizabethae 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 elizabethae
Crotalaria elizabethae is native to tropical Africa and can be found in the wild in areas such as Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Crotalaria elizabethae FAQ
What is the common name of Crotalaria elizabethae?
Elizabeth's Crotalaria
What is the scientific name of Elizabeth's Crotalaria?
Crotalaria elizabethae
What is the growth habit of Crotalaria elizabethae?
It is an erect, annual herb
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