Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
miranda
ID:
211310

Status:
valid

Authors:
Milne-Redh.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.15: 165 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210639

Common Names

  • Crotalaria miranda
  • Miranda rattlebox
  • Miranda crotalaria

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Description

Crotalaria miranda (also called Miranda's Rattlebox, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Africa and the Middle East. It has small yellow flowers and linear leaves. It grows in dry areas, such as deserts and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria miranda is used as a forage crop, as a green manure, and as a soil conditioner. It is also used to control erosion and as a source of organic matter and nitrogen.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria miranda has yellow flowers with a short, curved spur. Its seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria miranda is a fast-growing, annual plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown in a variety of soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. It prefers full sun and moderate water. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sunny location and kept moist until germination, which usually occurs within two weeks.

Where to Find Crotalaria miranda

Crotalaria miranda is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and woodlands.

Crotalaria miranda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria miranda?

Crotalaria miranda

What is the common name of Crotalaria miranda?

Miranda's rattlebox

What is the family of Crotalaria miranda?

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