Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
humifusa
ID:
189097

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot.2: 476 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188426

Common Names

  • Crotalaria
  • Humifusa
  • Creeping Rattlepod

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Description

Crotalaria humifusa (also called Spreading Crotalaria, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of up to 1.5 m. It has grey-green foliage and yellow flowers which appear in spring and summer. It is found in open woodlands, heathlands and dry sclerophyll forests in New South Wales and Queensland.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria humifusa is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria humifusa has small yellow flowers with five petals and a central greenish-yellow tube. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria humifusa is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and resistant to frost.

Where to Find Crotalaria humifusa

Crotalaria humifusa is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands in Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria.

Crotalaria humifusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria humifusa?

Crotalaria humifusa

What is the common name of Crotalaria humifusa?

Hairy Rattlebox

What is the natural habitat of Crotalaria humifusa?

Dry, sandy, or rocky soils in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas

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