Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
leonardiana
ID:
211547

Status:
valid

Authors:
Timp.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique91: 163 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210876

Common Names

  • Leonard's Rattlebox
  • Leonard's-flowered Rattlebox
  • Hairy-leaf Rattlebox

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Description

Crotalaria leonardiana (also called Leonard's Rattlebox, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Africa. It grows in a variety of habitats, including disturbed areas, roadsides, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria leonardiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria leonardiana has yellow flowers and black, glossy seeds. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria leonardiana is an annual or perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and covered lightly with soil. Seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of 20-30 cm apart when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Crotalaria leonardiana

Crotalaria leonardiana is native to India and is found in the Western Ghats.

Crotalaria leonardiana FAQ

What is the common name of Crotalaria leonardiana?

Leonard's Crotalaria

What is the scientific name of Leonard's Crotalaria?

Crotalaria leonardiana

What is the growth habit of Crotalaria leonardiana?

It is an erect, annual herb

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