Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
mwangulangoi
ID:
627341

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gereau & Bodine

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Novon15: 286 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000626673

Common Names

  • Crotalaria mwangulangoi
  • Mwangulangoi Rattlebox
  • Rattlebox

Searching for Crotalaria mwangulangoi? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Crotalaria mwangulangoi (also called Mwangulango's rattlebox, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to tropical Africa. It is an erect, branched shrub with small, yellow flowers and long, narrow pods. It grows in open, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria mwangulangoi is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria mwangulangoi has yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

Searching for Crotalaria mwangulangoi? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria mwangulangoi is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Crotalaria mwangulangoi

Crotalaria mwangulangoi is native to tropical Africa and can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Crotalaria mwangulangoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria mwangulangoi?

Crotalaria mwangulangoi

What is the common name of Crotalaria mwangulangoi?

Mwangulango rattlebox

What is the family of Crotalaria mwangulangoi?

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

Roy Emile Gereau (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gereau' in the authors string.
Sharon Bodine: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bodine' in the authors string.