Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
occulta
ID:
199376

Status:
valid

Authors:
Graham ex Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot.2: 565 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198705

Common Names

  • Crotalaria occulta
  • Occult Crotalaria
  • Occult Rattlebox

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Synonyms

  • Crotalaria rhizophylla Graham [invalid]
  • Crotalaria stacyana Wall. [valid]

Description

Crotalaria occulta (also called Occult Rattlepod, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant of the Fabaceae family. It has a single stem with a few branches and a height of up to 1 meter. It is native to the mountains of Central Asia and grows in dry meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria occulta is used as a green manure crop, as a cover crop, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria occulta has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a long, thin pistil. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria occulta is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water the seeds regularly and keep the soil moist. When propagating by division, divide the plant in spring or autumn and replant in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water the plant regularly and keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Crotalaria occulta

Crotalaria occulta is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia. It can be found in open, sunny areas in moist soils, such as along roadsides, in fields, and in disturbed areas.

Crotalaria occulta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria occulta?

Crotalaria occulta

What is the common name of Crotalaria occulta?

Occult rattlebox

What is the habitat of Crotalaria occulta?

It is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Robert Graham (1786-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Graham' in the authors string.