Crotalaria hypargyrea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hypargyrea
ID:
627289
Status:
valid
Authors:
Chiov.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital., n.s., 36: 363 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000626621
Common Names
- Crotalaria hypargyrea
- Hypargyrea Rattlebox
- Rattlebox
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crotalaria hypargyrea (also called Hypargyreous Rattlebox, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and a slender, erect stem. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It is found in open, disturbed habitats such as roadsides, pastures, and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Crotalaria hypargyrea is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crotalaria hypargyrea has yellow flowers with a purple center and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small with thin stems and small, oval leaves.
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Crotalaria hypargyrea is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Crotalaria hypargyrea
Crotalaria hypargyrea is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.
Crotalaria hypargyrea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crotalaria hypargyrea?
Crotalaria hypargyrea
What is the common name of Crotalaria hypargyrea?
Silver-leaf rattlebox
What is the family of Crotalaria hypargyrea?
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
Emilio Chiovenda (1871-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chiov.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:488264-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Crotalaria hypargyrea Chiov.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.