Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
obscura
ID:
207904

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 134 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000207233

Common Names

  • Crotalaria Obscura
  • Dark Rattlebox
  • Dark Crotalaria

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Synonyms

  • Crotalaria pilosa riparia Eckl. & Zeyh. [valid]
  • Crotalaria pilosa collina Eckl. & Zeyh. [valid]
  • Crotalaria obscura argyrotricha E.Mey. [valid]
  • Crotalaria obscura chrysotricha E.Mey. [valid]
  • Crotalaria obscura collina (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Benth. [valid]
  • Crotalaria pilosa Thunb. [illegitimate]

Description

Crotalaria obscura (also called Obscure Rattlebox, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria obscura is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used to treat fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crotalaria obscura is a yellow-orange color and is about 3 cm in diameter. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong shape with a length of about 0.7 cm. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria obscura is a fast-growing, low-maintenance plant that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil in a warm, sunny spot. To propagate by cuttings, take 3-4 inch cuttings from the stem and place them in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Crotalaria obscura

Crotalaria obscura can be found in the Philippines and Malaysia.

Crotalaria obscura FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria obscura?

Crotalaria obscura

What is the common name of Crotalaria obscura?

Obscure Crotalaria

What is the family of Crotalaria obscura?

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