Crotalaria muntzneri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
muntzneri
ID:
1249729
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker f.
Source:
tro
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 42: 350 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249067
Common Names
- Crotalaria muntzneri
- Muntzneri Crotalaria
- Crotalaria's Muntzneri
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crotalaria muntzneri (also called Muntzner's Crotalaria, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and prefers dry, sunny habitats. It can be found in dry grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Crotalaria muntzneri is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and can be used in rock gardens, borders, and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crotalaria muntzneri has yellow, bell-shaped flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
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Crotalaria muntzneri is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to Central and South America, where it grows in moist, shady areas. It is an evergreen shrub that grows to around 3 meters in height. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in the spring in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.
Where to Find Crotalaria muntzneri
Crotalaria muntzneri is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.
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