Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
leptoclada
ID:
209025

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
ildis

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
O.Warburg (ed.), Kunene-Sambesi Exped.: 255 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208354

Common Names

  • Leptoclada Crotalaria
  • Leptoclada Rattlebox
  • Leptoclada Rattleweed

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Description

Crotalaria leptoclada (also called Slender Rattlebox, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It grows in dry and sandy habitats, and has small, yellowish-white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria leptoclada is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food source for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Crotalaria leptoclada var. bianoensis Wilczek
Crotalaria leptoclada var. leptoclada

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Crotalaria leptoclada are yellow, and the seed is a small, dark brown, flattened legume. The seedlings are small and delicate, with two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria leptoclada is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in full sun. The seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of 15-30 cm (6-12 inches). The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month. The plants should be pruned regularly to keep them from becoming leggy and overgrown.

Where to Find Crotalaria leptoclada

Crotalaria leptoclada is native to South Africa.

Crotalaria leptoclada FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria leptoclada?

Crotalaria leptoclada

What is the common name of Crotalaria leptoclada?

Leptoclada Rattlebox

What is the family of Crotalaria leptoclada?

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