Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker f.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot.42: 367 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210217
Common Names
- Crotalaria preladoi
- Prelado's Rattlebox
- Prelado's Rattlepod
Description
Crotalaria preladoi (also called Prelado's Crotalaria, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to Africa and is found in dry, open areas such as hillsides, roadsides, and disturbed areas. It is drought tolerant and prefers full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Crotalaria preladoi is used as a forage crop and as a soil-enriching cover crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crotalaria preladoi has yellow flowers with a tubular shape and a long spur. Its seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are hairy and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crotalaria preladoi is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the western United States. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil. Once established, Crotalaria preladoi should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Crotalaria preladoi
Crotalaria preladoi is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky soils in the western states of California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.
Crotalaria preladoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crotalaria preladoi?
Crotalaria preladoi
What are the common names of Crotalaria preladoi?
Prelado's rattlepod, Prelado's rattlebox, Prelado's rattlebox-pea
What is the natural habitat of Crotalaria preladoi?
It is found in dry open woodland, bushland, and grassland
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