Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
gracilipes
ID:
744324

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Lachenaud

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Syst. Geogr. Pl.79: 93 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743657

Common Names

  • Crotalaria
  • Graceful Rattlebox
  • Slender Rattlebox

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Description

Crotalaria gracilipes (also called Gracilipes Crotalaria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that can reach up to 40 cm in height. It grows in grasslands, forests, and meadows at elevations of up to 2,800 m.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria gracilipes is a medicinal plant used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of conditions, including fever, inflammation, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Crotalaria gracilipes are yellow, tubular and about 1 cm long. The seeds are small, flat and black. The seedlings are slender, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria gracilipes is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers a well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division in the spring.

Where to Find Crotalaria gracilipes

Crotalaria gracilipes is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.

Crotalaria gracilipes FAQ

What type of plant is Crotalaria gracilipes?

Crotalaria gracilipes is a flowering plant.

What is the typical height of Crotalaria gracilipes?

Crotalaria gracilipes typically grows to a height of about 20-30 cm.

What is the typical lifespan of Crotalaria gracilipes?

Crotalaria gracilipes typically has a lifespan of 1-2 years.

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