Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
inopinata
ID:
209457

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harms) Polhill

Source:
ildis

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.22: 247 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208786

Common Names

  • Crotalaria Inopinata
  • Oxytropis Oxyphylloides
  • Oxytropis Pamiroalaica

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Synonyms

  • Priotropis inopinata Harms [valid]

Description

Crotalaria inopinata (also called Unexpected Rattlepod, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has a shallow taproot and grows up to 40 cm tall. It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria inopinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crotalaria inopinata is a yellow, pea-like flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria inopinata is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C. It is not frost tolerant.

Where to Find Crotalaria inopinata

Crotalaria inopinata is native to the Caucasus Mountains in Russia and can be found in the alpine meadows of the region.

Crotalaria inopinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria inopinata?

Crotalaria inopinata

What is the family of Crotalaria inopinata?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Crotalaria inopinata?

Unexpected Rattlebox

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

Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
Roger Marcus Polhill (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Polhill' in the authors string.