Crotalaria pseudospartium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudospartium
ID:
207412
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker f.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot.42: 320 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000206741
Common Names
- Crotalaria pseudospartium
- False-Spartium Rattlepod
- False-Spartium Crotalaria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crotalaria pseudospartium (also called false spartium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the pea family Fabaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, where it is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It grows in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Crotalaria pseudospartium is used as an ornamental tree and for timber. It is also used for fuelwood and charcoal production.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crotalaria pseudospartium has yellow flowers with a dark center. Its seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Crotalaria pseudospartium is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant annual that can be grown in a wide range of soils. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown directly into the soil in early spring. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart and will reach a height of up to 1 m. They should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks.
Where to Find Crotalaria pseudospartium
Crotalaria pseudospartium is native to Southeast Asia. It is found in lowland and montane forests.
Crotalaria pseudospartium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crotalaria pseudospartium?
Crotalaria pseudospartium
What is the common name of Crotalaria pseudospartium?
False Sparthum
What type of plant is Crotalaria pseudospartium?
Shrub
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
References
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Crotalaria pseudospartium Baker f.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.