Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
rhynchotropioides
ID:
211185

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker f.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Legum. Trop. Africa: 26 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210514

Common Names

  • Crotalaria rhynchotropioides
  • Rhynchotropioides Crotalaria
  • Beaked-winged Crotalaria
  • Beaked-winged Rattlebox

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Description

Crotalaria rhynchotropioides (also called 'beaked 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 rhynchotropioides is used for erosion control and as a source of food and fodder.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria rhynchotropioides has small, yellow flowers with five petals and long, curved stamens. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have compound leaves with three leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria rhynchotropioides is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer and to keep the soil moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Crotalaria rhynchotropioides

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

Crotalaria rhynchotropioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria rhynchotropioides?

Crotalaria rhynchotropioides

What is the common name of Crotalaria rhynchotropioides?

Beaked Crotalaria

What is the family of Crotalaria rhynchotropioides?

Fabaceae

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