Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
perpusilla
ID:
205054

Status:
valid

Authors:
Collett & Hemsl.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot.28: 37 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204383

Common Names

  • Crotalaria perpusilla
  • Crotalaria
  • Perpusilla

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Description

Crotalaria perpusilla (also called small crotalaria, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a slender stem. It is native to India, and is found in dry habitats, such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria perpusilla is used as a green manure crop and as a fodder crop for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria perpusilla has yellow flowers, and its seeds are black, round, and smooth. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a smooth texture.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria perpusilla is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°F (-18°C). It can be pruned to shape and is often used as a hedge or screen.

Where to Find Crotalaria perpusilla

Crotalaria perpusilla is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Crotalaria perpusilla FAQ

What is the common name of Crotalaria perpusilla?

Dwarf Rattlebox

What is the native range of Crotalaria perpusilla?

India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka

What is the growth habit of Crotalaria perpusilla?

It is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 meters in height

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

William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Henry Collett (1836-1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Collett' in the authors string.