Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
fenarolii
ID:
208827

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torre

Source:
ildis

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Mem. Junta Invest. Ultramar, 2 Ser.19: 24 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208156

Common Names

  • Fenarolii Crotalaria
  • Fenarolii Rattlebox
  • Fenarolii Rattlepod

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Description

Crotalaria fenarolii (also called Fenaroli's Rattlebox, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to western North America in the United States and Canada, and is found in dry, open habitats such as sagebrush steppe and pinyon-juniper woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria fenarolii is a medicinal plant used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and colds. It is also used to reduce inflammation and to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crotalaria fenarolii is yellow, with a dark purple center. The seed is small and round, with a black color. The seedlings have a thin stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria fenarolii is a perennial plant that is hardy in USDA zones 8-11. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be spaced 12-18 inches apart.

Where to Find Crotalaria fenarolii

Crotalaria fenarolii is native to the Caribbean and can be found in dry, sandy soils.

Crotalaria fenarolii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria fenarolii?

Crotalaria fenarolii

What is the common name of Crotalaria fenarolii?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Crotalaria fenarolii?

It is found in dry, rocky slopes in the mountains of central and western China

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