Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
filicaulis
ID:
211508

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welw. ex Baker

Source:
ildis

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
D.Oliver & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Trop. Afr.2: 24 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210837

Common Names

  • Crotalaria Filicaulis
  • Filicaulis Rattlebox
  • Filicaulis Rattlepod

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Description

Crotalaria filicaulis (also called Fine-stemmed 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 filicaulis 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 filicaulis var. grandiflora Polhill
Crotalaria filicaulis var. decaulescens (Robyns ex R.Wilczek) Polhill
Crotalaria filicaulis var. filicaulis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria filicaulis 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 filicaulis 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 filicaulis

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

Crotalaria filicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria filicaulis?

Crotalaria filicaulis

What is the common name of Crotalaria filicaulis?

Slender-stalked rattlepod

What is the family of Crotalaria filicaulis?

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

References

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.