Crotalaria muenzneri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
muenzneri
ID:
210065
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker f.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot.42: 350 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209394
Common Names
- Crotalaria muenzneri
- Muenzner's Rattlebox
- Muenzner's Crotalaria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crotalaria muenzneri (also called Muenzner's rattlebox, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and stony places.
Uses & Benefits
Crotalaria muenzneri is used as a fodder crop and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crotalaria muenzneri has yellow flowers that are small and tubular in shape. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are slender and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crotalaria muenzneri is an annual plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Crotalaria muenzneri
Crotalaria muenzneri can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Crotalaria muenzneri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crotalaria muenzneri?
Crotalaria muenzneri
What is the common name of Crotalaria muenzneri?
Muenzner's Crotalaria
What is the family of Crotalaria muenzneri?
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
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:488538-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Crotalaria muenzneri Baker f.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.