Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
ochroleuca
ID:
209913

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Don

Source:
ildis

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist.2: 138 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209242

Common Names

  • Crotalaria ochroleuca
  • Ochroleucous Rattlebox
  • Ochroleucous Crotalaria

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Synonyms

  • Crotalaria cannabina Schweinf. ex Baker f. [valid]

Description

Crotalaria ochroleuca (also called Pale Rattlebox, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria ochroleuca is used as a fodder plant for livestock and as a cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria ochroleuca has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria ochroleuca can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer from semi-ripe shoots and rooted in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Once established, the plants are drought tolerant.

Where to Find Crotalaria ochroleuca

Crotalaria ochroleuca is native to Kenya and can be found in the Narok County.

Crotalaria ochroleuca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria ochroleuca?

Crotalaria ochroleuca

What is the common name of Crotalaria ochroleuca?

Yellow-flowered Rattlebox

What is the natural habitat of Crotalaria ochroleuca?

Dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes

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