Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
polysperma
ID:
207732

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kotschy

Source:
ildis

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Reliq. Kotschy.: 18 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000207061

Common Names

  • Crotalaria polysperma
  • Many-Seeded Rattlebox
  • Many-Seeded Crotalaria

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Synonyms

  • Crotalaria grantii Baker [deprecated]
  • Crotalaria macrocarpa Penz. [illegitimate]
  • Crotalaria winkleri Baker f. [valid]
  • Crotalaria grantii Baker [valid]
  • Crotalaria stewartii Baker [valid]
  • Crotalaria polysperma winkleri (Baker f.) Baker f. [valid]
  • Crotalaria polysperma stewartii (Baker f.) Baker f. [valid]
  • Crotalaria polysperma grantii (Baker f.) Baker f. [valid]

Description

Crotalaria polysperma (also called Sunn Hemp, among many other common names) is an annual shrub with yellow flowers and long, cylindrical pods. It is native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa, and is found in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria polysperma is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria polysperma has small, yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria polysperma is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to India. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Once rooted, the plants should be transplanted into larger containers and kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Crotalaria polysperma

Crotalaria polysperma is found in tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa.

Crotalaria polysperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria polysperma?

Crotalaria polysperma

What is the common name of Crotalaria polysperma?

Many-seeded Crotalaria

What is the natural habitat of Crotalaria polysperma?

Dry areas and open fields

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