Crotalaria kuiririensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kuiririensis
ID:
211511
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker f.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot.42: 300 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210840
Common Names
- Crotalaria Kuiririensis
- Kuiririensis Rattlebox
- Kuiririensis Rattlepod
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crotalaria kuiririensis (also called Kuiriri rattlepod, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Crotalaria kuiririensis 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Crotalaria kuiririensis sub. mutica PolhillFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crotalaria kuiririensis has yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a taproot and two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crotalaria kuiririensis 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 kuiririensis
Crotalaria kuiririensis is native to tropical Africa and can be found in the wild in areas such as Uganda and Tanzania.
Crotalaria kuiririensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crotalaria kuiririensis?
Crotalaria kuiririensis
What is the common name of Crotalaria kuiririensis?
Kuiriri rattlepod
What is the family of Crotalaria kuiririensis?
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
References
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Crotalaria kuiririensis Baker f.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.