Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
leioloba
ID:
1055289

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bartl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (GOET, Gottingensis) 1837: 2 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001054627

Common Names

  • Crotalaria leioloba
  • Leioloba crotalaria
  • Crotalaria-leioloba

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Description

Crotalaria leioloba (also called Narrow-leaf Rattlebox, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3m tall. It is native to Africa, and is found in dry woodlands, grasslands, and savannas. Its leaves are narrow and lanceolate, and its flowers are yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria leioloba is used as a fodder crop for livestock and as a soil-improving crop. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria leioloba has yellow flowers with a dark center. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria leioloba is a fast-growing, annual herb that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and regular watering. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Crotalaria leioloba

Crotalaria leioloba is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is found in the states of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala in 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