Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
pterospartioides
ID:
211151

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torre

Source:
ildis

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Mem. Junta Invest. Ultramar, 2 Ser.19: 24 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210480

Common Names

  • Crotalaria pterospartioides
  • Pterospartioides Crotalaria
  • Winged-spur Crotalaria
  • Winged-spur Rattlebox

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Description

Crotalaria pterospartioides (also called 'winged rattlepod', among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria pterospartioides is used as an ornamental plant, as a green manure, and as a cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Crotalaria pterospartioides are yellow and pea-shaped. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are slender and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria pterospartioides is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Crotalaria pterospartioides

Crotalaria pterospartioides is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Hidalgo, Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz.

Crotalaria pterospartioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria pterospartioides?

Crotalaria pterospartioides

What is the common name of Crotalaria pterospartioides?

Winged rattlebox

What is the natural habitat of Crotalaria pterospartioides?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests

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