Status:
valid
Authors:
Bond
Source:
ildis
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot.7: 191 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000206892
Common Names
- Crotalaria lebeckioides
- Lebeckioides Crotalaria
- Lebeckioides Crotalaria Vine
Description
Crotalaria lebeckioides (also called Lebeck's Rattlebox, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a slender, erect stem. It is native to tropical Asia, and is found in open, disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Crotalaria lebeckioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of green manure. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crotalaria lebeckioides has yellow flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter. Its seeds are small, round, and black. Its seedlings have two cotyledons that are oval in shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crotalaria lebeckioides is a fast-growing, perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Crotalaria lebeckioides
Crotalaria lebeckioides is native to India and can be found in dry deciduous forests and scrub jungles.
Crotalaria lebeckioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crotalaria lebeckioides?
Crotalaria lebeckioides
What is the common name of Crotalaria lebeckioides?
Crotalaria lebeckioides
What is the family of Crotalaria lebeckioides?
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