Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
perrottetii
ID:
209323

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 128 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208652

Common Names

  • Crotalaria Perrottetii
  • Perrottetii Rattlebox
  • Perrottetii Crotalaria

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Synonyms

  • Heylandia perrottetii (DC.) Spreng. [valid]
  • Crotalaria gambica Taub. [valid]
  • Crotalaria gracilis (Guill. & Perr.) Walp. [valid]
  • Chrysocalyx gracilis Guill. & Perr. [valid]
  • Chrysocalyx perrottetii (DC.) Guill. & Perr. [valid]
  • Crotalaria tomentosa Perr. ex DC. [invalid]

Description

Crotalaria perrottetii (also called Perrotet's Rattlebox, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa, typically found in dry grasslands and savannas. It has a woody stem and its leaves are simple and alternate. The flowers are yellow, and the fruits are pods.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria perrottetii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in dried flower arrangements. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crotalaria perrottetii is a small, yellow-green flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, pointed seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria perrottetii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Crotalaria perrottetii

Crotalaria perrottetii can be found in the western United States and Canada, from British Columbia to California and east to Montana.

Crotalaria perrottetii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria perrottetii?

Crotalaria perrottetii

What is the common name of Crotalaria perrottetii?

Perrottet's Crotalaria

What is the habitat of Crotalaria perrottetii?

It is found in dry, rocky slopes in the Mediterranean region

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