Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
glauca
ID:
208883

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4, 3: 974 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208212

Common Names

  • Glauca Rattlebox
  • Glauca Crotalaria
  • Glauca Rattlepod

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Synonyms

  • Crotalaria amadiensis De Wild. [valid]
  • Crotalaria acutifolia Steud. ex A.Rich. [valid]
  • Crotalaria cylindroclados Baker f. & W.Martin [valid]
  • Crotalaria genistifolia M.Vahl ex Schumach. & Thonn. [valid]
  • Crotalaria glauca genistifolia (M.Vahl ex Schum. & Thonn.) Baker f. [valid]
  • Crotalaria glauca humilis Baker f. [valid]
  • Crotalaria glauca mildbraedii Baker f. [valid]
  • Crotalaria glauca welwitschii Baker f. [valid]
  • Crotalaria glauca elliotii Baker f. [valid]
  • Crotalaria glauca beniensis De Wild. [valid]
  • Crotalaria amadiensis butayei Baker f. [valid]

Description

Crotalaria glauca (also called Glaucous Rattlepod, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Fabaceae family. It is native to India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka and typically grows in grassy meadows, rocky slopes, and other open habitats. It has a short stem and a lanceolate leaf with a pointed tip.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria glauca is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive disorders. It is also used as a tonic to improve overall health and vitality.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria glauca has yellow, pea-shaped flowers with a white banner and a yellow keel. The flowers are borne in dense, spike-like racemes. The seeds are small, dark brown, and slightly curved. The seedlings are slender, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria glauca is a low-maintenance perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall in a sunny location. Division should be done in spring or fall when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Crotalaria glauca

Crotalaria glauca can be found in the western United States, from California to Colorado and eastward to the Dakotas.

Crotalaria glauca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria glauca?

Crotalaria glauca

What is the common name of Crotalaria glauca?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Crotalaria glauca?

It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands in East 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