Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
holosericea
ID:
174741

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees & Mart.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Phys.-Med. Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur.12: 26 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174070

Common Names

  • Silky Rattlebox
  • Silky Crotalaria
  • Silky-haired Rattlebox

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Synonyms

  • Crotalaria holosericea grisea Benth. [valid]

Description

Crotalaria holosericea (also called Velvet Rattlebox, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, and is found in wetland habitats. It is an annual herb with a slender stem and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria holosericea is used as an ornamental plant, for fodder, and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crotalaria holosericea is yellow and tubular with five petals. The seed is a small, flat, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are yellow and have a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria holosericea is a small shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a potting mix. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Crotalaria holosericea

Crotalaria holosericea is native to Central and South America and can be found in dry forests and scrublands.

Crotalaria holosericea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria holosericea?

Crotalaria holosericea

What is the common name of Crotalaria holosericea?

Silky crotalaria

What is the natural habitat of Crotalaria holosericea?

Dry forests and scrublands

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:488250-1: Based on the initial data import