Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
jacksonii
ID:
211411

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker f.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot.42: 279 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210740

Common Names

  • Jacksonii Crotalaria
  • Jacksonii Rattlepod
  • Jacksonii Rattlebox

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Description

Crotalaria jacksonii (also called Jackson's Rattlebox, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Fabaceae family. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa, and grows in dry, open habitats. It has a spreading canopy and grows to a height of up to 1.5 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria jacksonii has been used as a forage crop, a green manure crop, and a soil improver. It is also used as a cover crop for controlling erosion and improving soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria jacksonii has yellow flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria jacksonii is an annual, herbaceous plant that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Crotalaria jacksonii

Crotalaria jacksonii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia.

Crotalaria jacksonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria jacksonii?

Crotalaria jacksonii

What is the common name of Crotalaria jacksonii?

Jackson's rattlebox

What is the natural habitat of Crotalaria jacksonii?

Dry grasslands and open woodlands

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