Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris1: 444 (1885)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000196788
Common Names
- Crotalaria Pervillei
- Perville's Rattlebox
- Perville's Crotalaria
Synonyms
- Crotalaria luteorubella Baker [valid]
- Crotalaria bakeri Vatke ex Palacky [unknown]
Description
Crotalaria pervillei (also called Perville's rattlepod, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South East Asia. It has yellow flowers and grows in open forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Crotalaria pervillei is used as a forage crop, green manure crop, and for soil improvement. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Crotalaria pervillei are yellow and tubular, with the calyx being five-lobed. The seed is a small, round, black seed, and the seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crotalaria pervillei is a perennial shrub native to Madagascar. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location with well-draining soil. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a potting mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location until they have rooted.
Where to Find Crotalaria pervillei
Crotalaria pervillei is native to Madagascar.
Crotalaria pervillei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crotalaria pervillei?
Crotalaria pervillei
What is the common name of Crotalaria pervillei?
Perville's Crotalaria
What is the natural habitat of Crotalaria pervillei?
Dry forests and scrublands
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