Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
paulina
ID:
211590

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schrank

Source:
ildis

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Pl. Rar. Hort. Monac.: t. 88 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210919

Common Names

  • Crotalaria
  • Paulina's Rattlebox
  • Paulina's Rattlepod

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Synonyms

  • Crotalaria urbaniana Taub. [unknown]
  • Crotalaria virgata Benth. [illegitimate]
  • Crotalaria bracteosa Benth. [valid]
  • Crotalaria racemosa Vell. [valid]
  • Crotalaria erecta Pilg. [unknown]

Description

Crotalaria paulina (also called Paulina's Rattlebox, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has small, ovate leaves with a smooth texture and yellow flowers. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria paulina is used as an ornamental plant, for soil stabilization, and for firewood, charcoal, and timber. It is also used for medicinal purposes and as a source of nectar for honey production.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria paulina has yellow flowers with a long, curved spur. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are short and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria paulina is a fast-growing, annual plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sunny spot in the garden. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Crotalaria paulina

Crotalaria paulina can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Crotalaria paulina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria paulina?

Crotalaria paulina

What is the family of Crotalaria paulina?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Crotalaria paulina?

Paulina's Rattlepod

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