Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
magaliesbergensis
ID:
1319715

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.S.Flores & Sch.Rodr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa33: 59 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332169

Common Names

  • Crotalaria magaliesbergensis
  • Magaliesbergensis Rattlebox
  • Magaliesbergensis Crotalaria

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Description

Crotalaria magaliesbergensis (also called Magaliesberg Rattlepod, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in sunny locations.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria magaliesbergensis is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used for treating skin diseases, wounds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crotalaria magaliesbergensis is yellow and bell-shaped, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green, with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria magaliesbergensis is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Crotalaria magaliesbergensis

Crotalaria magaliesbergensis can be found in the Magaliesberg Mountains of South Africa.

Crotalaria magaliesbergensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria magaliesbergensis?

Crotalaria magaliesbergensis

What is the common name of Crotalaria magaliesbergensis?

Magaliesberg Crotalaria

Where is Crotalaria magaliesbergensis native to?

South Africa

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

Rodrigo Schütz Rodrigues (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Rodr.' in the authors string.
Andréia Silva Flores: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.S.Flores' in the authors string.