Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
jubae
ID:
209673

Status:
valid

Authors:
Polhill

Source:
ildis

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.22: 256 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209002

Common Names

  • Crotalaria jubae
  • Juba's Rattlebox
  • Juba's Crotalaria

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Description

Crotalaria jubae (also called Jubaea Rattlebox, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Africa. It grows in dry, sandy soils, often in open woodlands and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria jubae is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used in landscaping and as a cover crop. It is also used as a green manure crop, as it can fix nitrogen in the soil. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria jubae has bright yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria jubae is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and will germinate in 1-3 months. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and should be rooted in a cold frame. It can be grown in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Crotalaria jubae

Crotalaria jubae can be found in the mountains of Central Asia, including the Caucasus, the Altai, and the Tian Shan.

Crotalaria jubae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria jubae?

Crotalaria jubae

What is the common name of Crotalaria jubae?

Juba's Rattlebox

What is the family of Crotalaria jubae?

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