Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
phylicoides
ID:
208580

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wild

Source:
ildis

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Kirkia4: 140 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000207909

Common Names

  • Phylicoides Rattlebox
  • Phylicoides Crotalaria
  • Phylicoides Pea

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Description

Crotalaria phylicoides (also called Phylicoides Crotalaria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is an annual herb, growing up to 0.3 m tall. It is native to Africa, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria phylicoides is used as an ornamental plant, as a green manure crop, and as a cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria phylicoides has small, yellow flowers with a long, curved keel. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria phylicoides is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and division can be done in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Crotalaria phylicoides

Crotalaria phylicoides is found in East Africa.

Crotalaria phylicoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria phylicoides?

Crotalaria phylicoides

What is the family of Crotalaria phylicoides?

Fabaceae

Where is Crotalaria phylicoides found?

Central Asia

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