Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
mildbraedii
ID:
1054593

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker f.

Source:
tro

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
G.W.J.Mildbraed (ed.), Wiss. Erg. Deut. Zentr.-Afr. Exped., Bot.2: 246 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001053931

Common Names

  • Crotalaria Mildbraedii
  • Mildbraed's Rattlepod
  • Mildbraed's Crotalaria

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Description

Crotalaria mildbraedii (also called Mildbraed's rattlebox, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to tropical Africa, where it is found in Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. It is found in moist savannas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria mildbraedii is used as a forage crop, as a green manure crop, and as a soil improver. It can also be used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crotalaria mildbraedii is yellow in color and has a tubular shape. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria mildbraedii is a fast-growing, annual plant that can reach heights of up to 1.5 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in early spring. The seeds should be sown in shallow drills and lightly covered with soil. Germination usually takes place within two weeks.

Where to Find Crotalaria mildbraedii

Crotalaria mildbraedii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of 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

The Plant List version 1.0, record: ild-5714: Originally associated with wfo-0000210594
The Plant List version 1.1, record: ild-5714: Originally associated with wfo-0000210594
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:488504-1: Based on the initial data import