Status:
valid
Authors:
Taub.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.23: 177 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210756
Common Names
- Crotalaria Quangensis
- Quang Crotalaria
- Vietnamese Crotalaria
Synonyms
- Crotalaria francoisiana P.A.Duvign. & Timp. [unknown]
Description
Crotalaria quangensis (also called Quang Crotalaria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa, and is found in dry woodlands and savannas. It has yellow flowers and ovate leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Crotalaria quangensis is used as a cover crop to reduce soil erosion and improve soil fertility. It is also used as a green manure crop and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Crotalaria quangensis var. capituliformis (R.Wilczek) Polhill
Crotalaria quangensis var. malangensis (Baker f.) Polhill
Crotalaria quangensis var. mullendersii (R.Wilczek) Polhill
Crotalaria quangensis var. quangensis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crotalaria quangensis has yellow flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crotalaria quangensis is a fast-growing, annual plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be thinned out when they are about 5 cm tall. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.
Where to Find Crotalaria quangensis
Crotalaria quangensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia.
Crotalaria quangensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crotalaria quangensis?
Crotalaria quangensis
What is the common name of Crotalaria quangensis?
Quang Crotalaria
What is the habitat of Crotalaria quangensis?
It is found in wet and dry forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas
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