Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
1515010

Status:
valid

Authors:
Link

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Enum. Hort. Berol. Alt.2: 229 (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200001721

Common Names

  • Crotalaria micrantha
  • Micrantha Crotalaria
  • Micrantha

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Description

Crotalaria micrantha (also called Small-flowered Crotalaria, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It grows up to 20 cm tall and has a wide, spreading habit. The leaves are alternate, linear to oblong, and up to 1 cm long. The flowers are yellow and the fruit is a capsule. It is found in heath and dry sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria micrantha is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Crotalaria micrantha are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round in shape. The seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria micrantha is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Crotalaria micrantha

Crotalaria micrantha is native to Africa and can be found in dry, open areas.

Crotalaria micrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria micrantha?

Crotalaria micrantha

What is the common name of Crotalaria micrantha?

Small-flowered rattlepod

What is the family of Crotalaria micrantha?

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

References