Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
khasiana
ID:
205010

Status:
valid

Authors:
Balansa ex Thoth. & A.A.Ansari

Source:
ildis

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India20: 180 (1978 publ. 1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204339

Common Names

  • Khasi Crotalaria
  • Khasi Rattlebox
  • Khasi Rattlepod

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Synonyms

  • Crotalaria villicalyx C.Chen & J.Q.Li ex P.C.Li [illegitimate]
  • Crotalaria capitata Benth. ex Baker [illegitimate]

Description

Crotalaria khasiana (also called Khasi Crotalaria, among many other common names) is a small, annual herb native to South America. It has a slender stem and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry areas, especially in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria khasiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a green manure crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria khasiana has yellow flowers, and its seeds are black, round, and smooth. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a smooth texture.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria khasiana is a tropical shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is propagated by seed and cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Crotalaria khasiana

Crotalaria khasiana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Crotalaria khasiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria khasiana?

Crotalaria khasiana

What is the common name of Crotalaria khasiana?

Khasi rattlebox

Where is Crotalaria khasiana native to?

India

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

Benjamin Balansa (1825-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balansa' in the authors string.
K. Thothathri (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thoth.' in the authors string.
Anis Ahmad Ansari (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.A.Ansari' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:488317-1: Based on the initial data import