Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
graminicola
ID:
211440

Status:
valid

Authors:
Taub. ex Baker f.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot.42: 291 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210769

Common Names

  • Crotalaria Graminicola
  • Graminicola Crotalaria
  • Grassland Rattlepod

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Synonyms

  • Crotalaria diloloensis Baker f. [valid]
  • Crotalaria diloloensis prostrata R.Wilczek [valid]
  • Crotalaria praecox Milne-Redh. [valid]
  • Crotalaria stenocladon Baker f. [valid]

Description

Crotalaria graminicola (also called Grassland Rattlebox, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa, and is found in dry woodlands and savannas. It has yellow flowers and linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria graminicola is used as a cover crop to reduce soil erosion and improve soil fertility. It is also used as a green manure crop and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria graminicola has yellow flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria graminicola is a fast-growing, annual plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be thinned out when they are about 5 cm tall. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Crotalaria graminicola

Crotalaria graminicola can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia.

Crotalaria graminicola FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Crotalaria graminicola?

Crotalaria graminicola is native to tropical Africa.

What is the growth habit of Crotalaria graminicola?

Crotalaria graminicola is an annual herb with a prostrate or ascending growth habit.

What is the flowering period of Crotalaria graminicola?

Crotalaria graminicola flowers from May to August.

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

Paul Hermann Wilhelm Taubert (1862-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taub.' in the authors string.
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.