Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
maxillaria
ID:
193518

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klotzsch

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192847

Common Names

  • Crotalaria maxillaria
  • Maxillaria Rattlebox
  • Maxillaria Crotalaria

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Description

Crotalaria maxillaria (also called maxillary crotalaria, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to South America and is found in dry open areas, scrubland, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria maxillaria is used for making dyes, for medicinal purposes, and for weaving baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria maxillaria has small yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria maxillaria is a small shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings or layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a well-drained medium. Layering can be done by bending a branch to the ground and covering it with soil. The branch should be kept in place until it has rooted.

Where to Find Crotalaria maxillaria

Crotalaria maxillaria can be found in New Zealand, particularly in the Canterbury and Otago regions.

Crotalaria maxillaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria maxillaria?

Crotalaria maxillaria

What is the common name of Crotalaria maxillaria?

Maxillaria crotalaria

What is the natural habitat of Crotalaria maxillaria?

It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record ild-39431: Based on the initial data import
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.