Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
holoptera
ID:
211129

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welw. ex Baker

Source:
ildis

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
D.Oliver & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Trop. Afr.2: 13 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210458

Common Names

  • Crotalaria holoptera
  • Holoptera Crotalaria
  • Winged Crotalaria
  • Winged Rattlebox

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Description

Crotalaria holoptera (also called 'Holoptera Rattlebox' and 'Crotalaria Holoptera', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to South America, and is found in humid forests and open areas. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 8 meters in height, with pinnate leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria holoptera is used as an ornamental plant, as a green manure, and as a cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Crotalaria holoptera are yellow and pea-shaped. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are slender and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria holoptera is a warm-season annual that is grown for its edible beans. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by direct sowing or by planting seedlings. It is usually harvested when the pods are dry and the beans are mature.

Where to Find Crotalaria holoptera

Crotalaria holoptera is native to Mexico and Central America.

Crotalaria holoptera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria holoptera?

Crotalaria holoptera

What is the common name of Crotalaria holoptera?

Winged Crotalaria

What is the family of Crotalaria holoptera?

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.