Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
phylloloba
ID:
207892

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
ildis

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.54: 382 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000207221

Common Names

  • Crotalaria phylloloba
  • Phylloloba Rattlebox
  • Rattlebox

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Description

Crotalaria phylloloba (also called Leafy Rattlebox, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody stem, native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria phylloloba is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used to treat fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crotalaria phylloloba is a yellow-orange color and is about 3 cm in diameter. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong shape with a length of about 0.7 cm. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria phylloloba can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Layering can be done by burying a stem in the soil and allowing it to root. All propagation methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Crotalaria phylloloba

Crotalaria phylloloba can be found in the Philippines and Malaysia.

Crotalaria phylloloba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria phylloloba?

Crotalaria phylloloba

What is the common name of Crotalaria phylloloba?

Leafy Crotalaria

What is the family of Crotalaria phylloloba?

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