Status:
valid
Authors:
Polhill
Source:
ildis
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Crotalaria Africa & Madagascar: 355 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210873
Common Names
- Naked Rattlebox
- Naked-flowered Rattlebox
- Smooth Rattlebox
Description
Crotalaria nuda (also called Naked Rattlebox, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Africa. It grows in a variety of habitats, including disturbed areas, roadsides, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Crotalaria nuda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crotalaria nuda has yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a taproot and two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crotalaria nuda is an annual or perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and covered lightly with soil. Seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of 20-30 cm apart when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Crotalaria nuda
Crotalaria nuda is native to India and is found in the Western Ghats.
Crotalaria nuda FAQ
What is the common name of Crotalaria nuda?
Nude Crotalaria
What is the scientific name of Nude Crotalaria?
Crotalaria nuda
What is the growth habit of Crotalaria nuda?
It is an erect, annual herb
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