Crotalaria luzoniensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
luzoniensis
ID:
507574
Status:
valid
Authors:
Adema
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Blumea51: 312 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506906
Common Names
- Crotalaria luzoniensis
- Luzoniensis Crotalaria
- Luzoniensis Rattlebox
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crotalaria luzoniensis (also called Philippine rattlepod, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with yellow flowers and long, narrow pods. It is native to the Philippines, and grows in open, disturbed areas, such as roadsides, and in secondary forests.
Uses & Benefits
Crotalaria luzoniensis is used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for making paper and rope.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crotalaria luzoniensis is small and yellow in color. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crotalaria luzoniensis is a perennial shrub that is native to the Philippines. It is hardy to USDA zones 9-11 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by cuttings in the spring or by seed in the fall. It is best grown in a well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5.
Where to Find Crotalaria luzoniensis
Crotalaria luzoniensis is native to the Philippines.
Crotalaria luzoniensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crotalaria luzoniensis?
Crotalaria luzoniensis
What is the common name of Crotalaria luzoniensis?
Luzon Crotalaria
Where is Crotalaria luzoniensis native to?
Philippines
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
Frederick Arnold Constantin Basil Adema (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Adema' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77076714-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Crotalaria luzoniensis Adema: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.