Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
laburnoides
ID:
211327

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klotzsch

Source:
ildis

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
W.C.H.Peters, Naturw. Reise Mossambique6(1): 57 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210656

Common Names

  • Crotalaria laburnoides
  • Laburnoides rattlebox
  • Laburnoides crotalaria

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Description

Crotalaria laburnoides (also called 'Laburnum-Like Rattlebox', 'Laburnum-Like Crotalaria' and 'Laburnum-Like Pea', among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It has yellow flowers and is native to tropical Africa. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria laburnoides is used as a forage crop, as a green manure, and as a soil conditioner. It is also used to control erosion and as a source of organic matter and nitrogen.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Crotalaria laburnoides var. laburnoides
Crotalaria laburnoides var. nudicarpa Polhill

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria laburnoides has yellow flowers with a short, curved spur. Its seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria laburnoides is a fast-growing, annual plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown in a variety of soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. It prefers full sun and moderate water. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sunny location and kept moist until germination, which usually occurs within two weeks.

Where to Find Crotalaria laburnoides

Crotalaria laburnoides is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and woodlands.

Crotalaria laburnoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria laburnoides?

Crotalaria laburnoides

What is the common name of Crotalaria laburnoides?

Laburnum-like rattlebox

What is the family of Crotalaria laburnoides?

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