Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
pallida
ID:
209795

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aiton

Source:
ildis

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew.3: 20 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209124

Common Names

  • Crotalaria Pallida
  • Pallida Crotalaria
  • Pale Rattlebox

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Synonyms

  • Crotalaria striata acutifolia Trin. [unknown]
  • Crotalaria latifolia Roxb. ex Wight & Arn. [unknown]
  • Crotalaria pallida sensu Klotzsch, non Aiton [deprecated]
  • Lebeckia rostrata Fenzl [unknown]

Description

Crotalaria pallida (also called 'Pale rattlepod', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 0.2–0.4 m. It is native to Tanzania, and grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria pallida is used as a cover crop, green manure, and forage crop. It is also used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and diuretic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Crotalaria pallida var. obovata (G.Don) Polhill
Crotalaria pallida var. pallida

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Crotalaria pallida are yellow with a purple center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria pallida is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Crotalaria pallida

Crotalaria pallida is native to Central Asia and can be found in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

Crotalaria pallida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria pallida?

Crotalaria pallida

What is the family of Crotalaria pallida?

Fabaceae

What is the native range of Crotalaria pallida?

Africa

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