Crotalaria kaessneri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kaessneri
ID:
211482
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker f.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot.42: 276 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210811
Common Names
- Crotalaria kaessneri
- Kaessner's Rattlebox
- Kaessner Crotalaria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crotalaria kaessneri (also called Kaessner Crotalaria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 4 m tall, native to tropical Africa. It grows in open woodlands, savannas, and grasslands, and is often found in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Crotalaria kaessneri is used as a fodder crop and as a green manure crop. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Crotalaria kaessneri are yellow and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are black and flat, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are slender and have long, thin stems.
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Crotalaria kaessneri is an annual herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soils and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a well-prepared seed bed and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of 20-30 cm apart.
Where to Find Crotalaria kaessneri
Crotalaria kaessneri is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is also found in parts of Europe, North America, and South America.
Crotalaria kaessneri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crotalaria kaessneri?
Crotalaria kaessneri
What is the common name of Crotalaria kaessneri?
Kaessneri Crotalaria
What is the habitat of Crotalaria kaessneri?
It is found in dry and moist forests, woodlands, 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
References
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Crotalaria kassneri Baker f.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.