Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
peschiana
ID:
211337

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Duvign. & Timp.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique91: 144 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210666

Common Names

  • Crotalaria peschiana
  • Peschian Rattlebox
  • Peschian Crotalaria

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Description

Crotalaria peschiana (also called White Rattlebox, among many other common names) is a species of legume in the Fabaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and parts of Asia, and is found in dry habitats. It is an annual or perennial herb with white or cream-colored flowers, and grows up to 1 meter in height.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria peschiana is used as a forage crop, as a green manure, and as a soil conditioner. It is also used to control erosion and as a source of organic matter and nitrogen.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Crotalaria peschiana are yellow and tubular in shape. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are green and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria peschiana is a fast-growing, annual plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 10 cm apart. The plant can be harvested for its seed pods when they are dry and brown. The pods can be collected and the seeds can be used for propagation.

Where to Find Crotalaria peschiana

Crotalaria peschiana is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.

Crotalaria peschiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria peschiana?

Crotalaria peschiana

What is the common name of Crotalaria peschiana?

Pesch's rattlebox

What is the family of Crotalaria peschiana?

Fabaceae

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

Jacques Duvigneaud (1920-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Duvign.' in the authors string.
Jules Timperman (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Timp.' in the authors string.