Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
polyphylla
ID:
166354

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Riley

Source:
ildis

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1923: 333 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165683

Common Names

  • Crotalaria Polyphylla
  • Many-Leaved Rattlebox
  • Many-Leaved Crotalaria

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Synonyms

  • Crotalaria purshii polyphylla (L.Riley) H.Senn [valid]

Description

Crotalaria polyphylla (also called Showy Rattlebox, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It typically grows in open, disturbed areas, such as roadsides, fields, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria polyphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a cover crop to improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Crotalaria polyphylla are yellow and pea-like, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria polyphylla is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to keep it in shape and can be used as a hedge or screen.

Where to Find Crotalaria polyphylla

Crotalaria polyphylla is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest.

Crotalaria polyphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria polyphylla?

Crotalaria polyphylla

What is the common name of Crotalaria polyphylla?

Many-leaved rattlebox

What is the natural habitat of Crotalaria polyphylla?

It is found in dry, open areas in the southeastern United States

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