Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
monteiroi
ID:
207511

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trubert ex Baker f.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot.42: 387 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000206840

Common Names

  • Crotalaria
  • Rattlebox
  • Sunn Hemp

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Description

Crotalaria monteiroi (also called Monteiro's Crotalaria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to the Philippines and is found in lowland forests and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria monteiroi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of green manure. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Crotalaria monteiroi var. monteiroi
Crotalaria monteiroi var. galpinii Burtt Davy ex I.Verd.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria monteiroi has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny, round seed. The seedling has a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria monteiroi can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. Keep the cuttings moist until they are well established.

Where to Find Crotalaria monteiroi

Crotalaria monteiroi is native to India and can be found in tropical forests.

Crotalaria monteiroi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria monteiroi?

Crotalaria monteiroi

What is the common name of Crotalaria monteiroi?

Monteiro's crotalaria

What is the distribution of Crotalaria monteiroi?

It is found in India

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