Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
johnstonii
ID:
211539

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
ildis

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1897: 250 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210868

Common Names

  • Johnstonii Crotalaria
  • Johnstonii Rattlebox
  • Johnstonii Rattleweed

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Synonyms

  • Crotalaria leucotricha Baker [valid]

Description

Crotalaria johnstonii (also called 'Johnston's rattlebox', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It grows in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas, and is characterized by its yellow flowers and hairy stems.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria johnstonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria johnstonii has yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a taproot and two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria johnstonii is an annual or perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and covered lightly with soil. Seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of 20-30 cm apart when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Crotalaria johnstonii

Crotalaria johnstonii is native to tropical Africa and can be found in the wild in areas such as Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Crotalaria johnstonii FAQ

What is the common name of Crotalaria johnstonii?

Johnston's Crotalaria

What is the scientific name of Johnston's Crotalaria?

Crotalaria johnstonii

What is the growth habit of Crotalaria johnstonii?

It is an erect, annual herb

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