Crotalaria lebrunii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lebrunii
ID:
207230
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker f.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Rev. Zool. Bot. Africaines23: 178 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000206559
Common Names
- Crotalaria lebrunii
- Lebrun's Crotalaria
- Lebrun's Rattlebox
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crotalaria lebrunii (also called Lebrun's Crotalaria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a small shrub, growing up to 2 meters in height.
Uses & Benefits
Crotalaria lebrunii is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers, and as a source of timber and fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crotalaria lebrunii has yellow flowers that are about 1 cm long. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with oval-shaped leaves.
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Crotalaria lebrunii is a tropical shrub native to Southeast Asia. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and placed in a warm, moist environment until they root.
Where to Find Crotalaria lebrunii
Crotalaria lebrunii can be found in tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru.
Crotalaria lebrunii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crotalaria lebrunii?
Crotalaria lebrunii
What is the common name of Crotalaria lebrunii?
Lebrun's Crotalaria
What is the natural habitat of Crotalaria lebrunii?
Tropical rainforests
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 lebrunii Baker f.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.