Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
lotifolia
ID:
179201

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 715 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178530

Common Names

  • Crotalaria lotifolia
  • Rattlebox
  • Rattlepod

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Synonyms

  • Crotalaria lotifolia eggersii H.Senn [valid]
  • Crotalaria lotifolia grandiflora Urb. [unknown]
  • Crotalaria lotifolia grandifolia Urb. [unknown]
  • Crotalaria latifolia Aiton [unknown]
  • Crotalaria lotoides Pers. [invalid]

Description

Crotalaria lotifolia (also called Rattlebox, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southeastern United States. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in open woodlands and prairies. It prefers moist, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria lotifolia is used as a source of food, as a source of fodder, as a source of fuelwood, and as a source of medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria lotifolia has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria lotifolia is a warm-season annual that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in early spring. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Crotalaria lotifolia

Crotalaria lotifolia is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Crotalaria lotifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria lotifolia?

Crotalaria lotifolia

What is the common name of Crotalaria lotifolia?

Lotus rattlepod

What is the natural habitat of Crotalaria lotifolia?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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