Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
priestleyoides
ID:
205057

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London25: 214 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204386

Common Names

  • Crotalaria priestleyoides
  • Crotalaria
  • Priestleyoides

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Description

Crotalaria priestleyoides (also called Priestley's rattlebox, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in sandy and rocky soils, in grasslands, and in disturbed sites. It has a hairy stem and leaves, and its flowers are yellow and pea-shaped.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria priestleyoides is used as a green manure crop and as a fodder crop for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria priestleyoides has yellow flowers with a sweet smell. The seed is a small, dark brown bean-like pod with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria priestleyoides is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°F (-18°C). It can be pruned to shape and is often used as a hedge or screen.

Where to Find Crotalaria priestleyoides

Crotalaria priestleyoides can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and tropical Africa.

Crotalaria priestleyoides FAQ

What is the common name of Crotalaria priestleyoides?

Priestley's Rattlebox

What is the native range of Crotalaria priestleyoides?

India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka

What is the growth habit of Crotalaria priestleyoides?

It is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 meters in height

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