Status:
valid
Authors:
Polhill
Source:
ildis
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.22: 221 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000207318
Common Names
- Crotalaria Reclinata
- Reclinata Crotalaria
- Crotalaria Reclinata Bush
Description
Crotalaria reclinata (also called 'Reclining Crotalaria', among many other common names) is a woody climber native to Southeast Asia. It has a twining habit and can reach up to 10m in length. It is found in primary and secondary forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Crotalaria reclinata is used as a medicinal herb, as a food crop, and as a soil-improving crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crotalaria reclinata has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a long, narrow seed pod. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crotalaria reclinata is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagate from seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Crotalaria reclinata
Crotalaria reclinata is native to tropical regions of South and Central America, as well as parts of Africa and Asia.
Crotalaria reclinata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crotalaria reclinata?
Crotalaria reclinata
What type of plant is Crotalaria reclinata?
It is a shrub
Where is Crotalaria reclinata native to?
It is native to India
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