Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
recumbens
ID:
208163

Status:
valid

Authors:
Polhill

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Crotalaria Africa & Madagascar: 108 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000207492

Common Names

  • Recumbent Rattlebox
  • Recumbent Rattlebox
  • Crotalaria recumbens

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Synonyms

  • Crotalaria decumbens Welw. ex Baker [illegitimate]

Description

Crotalaria recumbens (also called Crotalaria recumbens, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Indonesia. It is found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria recumbens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of timber, fuel, and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crotalaria recumbens is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with five leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria recumbens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. The plants should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Crotalaria recumbens

Crotalaria recumbens is native to India and can be found in dry and semi-arid regions.

Crotalaria recumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria recumbens?

Crotalaria recumbens

What are the common names of Crotalaria recumbens?

Climbing Rattlebox

What is the habitat of Crotalaria recumbens?

Open areas, roadsides, and disturbed sites

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