Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
phyllostachys
ID:
211536

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
ildis

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1897: 250 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210865

Common Names

  • Phyllostachys Crotalaria
  • Phyllostachys Rattlebox
  • Phyllostachys Rattleweed

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Description

Crotalaria phyllostachys (also called Phyllostachys Rattlebox, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Fabaceae family. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa, and grows in dry, open habitats. It has a spreading canopy and grows to a height of up to 1.5 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria phyllostachys is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria phyllostachys has yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a taproot and two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria phyllostachys is an annual or perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and covered lightly with soil. Seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of 20-30 cm apart when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Crotalaria phyllostachys

Crotalaria phyllostachys is native to tropical Africa and can be found in the wild in areas such as Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Crotalaria phyllostachys FAQ

What is the common name of Crotalaria phyllostachys?

Phyllostachys Crotalaria

What is the scientific name of Phyllostachys Crotalaria?

Crotalaria phyllostachys

What is the growth habit of Crotalaria phyllostachys?

It is an erect, annual herb

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