Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
haumaniana
ID:
208337

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Wilczek

Source:
ildis

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles23: 164 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000207666

Common Names

  • Haumaniana Rattlebox
  • Crotalaria haumaniana
  • Haumaniana Foxglove

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Description

Crotalaria haumaniana (also called Hauman's Crotalaria, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It is a small plant with a branched stem, reaching a height of up to 0.5 m. Its leaves are alternate, pinnately compound, and its flowers are yellow. It grows in dry, sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria haumaniana is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, colds, and diarrhea. It is also used to treat skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria haumaniana has yellow flowers, small, round, black seeds, and seedlings that are initially green but turn gray-green as they mature.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria haumaniana is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny spot and lightly covered with soil. Division of the plant can be done in spring or early summer. The divided plants should be planted in a sunny spot with well-drained soil.

Where to Find Crotalaria haumaniana

Crotalaria haumaniana can be found in South Africa.

Crotalaria haumaniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria haumaniana?

Crotalaria haumaniana

What is the common name of Crotalaria haumaniana?

Hauman's Rattlepod

What is the distribution of Crotalaria haumaniana?

It is found in South 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