Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
kambolensis
ID:
211420

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker f.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Legum. Trop. Africa: 34 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210749

Common Names

  • Kambolensis Crotalaria
  • Kambolensis Rattlepod
  • Kambolensis Rattlebox

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Synonyms

  • Crotalaria florida richardsiana Torre [unknown]
  • Crotalaria robynsii R.Wilczek [valid]
  • Crotalaria piedboeufii R.Wilczek [valid]

Description

Crotalaria kambolensis (also called Kambol 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 kambolensis 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

Crotalaria kambolensis 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 kambolensis is a fast-growing, annual plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be thinned out when they are about 5 cm tall. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Crotalaria kambolensis

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

Crotalaria kambolensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria kambolensis?

Crotalaria kambolensis

What is the common name of Crotalaria kambolensis?

Kambolé rattlebox

What is the natural habitat of Crotalaria kambolensis?

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