Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
pusilla
ID:
205060

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Heyne ex Roth

Source:
ildis

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Nov. Pl. Sp.: 335 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204389

Common Names

  • Crotalaria pusilla
  • Crotalaria
  • Pusilla

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Synonyms

  • Crotalaria pumila Schrank [illegitimate]

Description

Crotalaria pusilla (also called Small 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 pusilla 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 pusilla 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 pusilla is a tropical shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is propagated by seed and cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Crotalaria pusilla

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

Crotalaria pusilla FAQ

What is the common name of Crotalaria pusilla?

Dwarf Rattlebox

What is the native range of Crotalaria pusilla?

India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka

What is the growth habit of Crotalaria pusilla?

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

References

Benjamin Heyne (1770-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Heyne' in the authors string.
Albrecht Wilhelm Roth (1757-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:488744-1: Based on the initial data import