Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.54: 379 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210051
Common Names
- Iringana Crotalaria
- Iringana Rattlebox
- Iringana Pea
Description
Crotalaria iringana (also called Iringa Rattlebox, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Fabaceae family. It has a height of up to 1 m and has yellow flowers. It is native to the southeastern United States and northern Mexico, and is commonly found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Crotalaria iringana is used as a green manure crop, as a soil stabilizer, and as a source of fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crotalaria iringana has yellow flowers with purple centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have green leaves with yellow veins.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crotalaria iringana is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring in well-drained soil. Once established, it can be propagated by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Crotalaria iringana
Crotalaria iringana can be found in the Central Coast of California, USA.
Crotalaria iringana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crotalaria iringana?
Crotalaria iringana
What is the common name of Crotalaria iringana?
Iringa Crotalaria
What is the natural habitat of Crotalaria iringana?
Dry forests and grasslands
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