Crotalaria schinzii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schinzii
ID:
210866
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker f.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot.42: 370 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210195
Common Names
- Crotalaria schinzii
- Schinz's Rattlebox
- Schinz's Rattlepod
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crotalaria schinzii (also called Schinz's Crotalaria, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to Africa and is found in dry, open areas such as hillsides, roadsides, and disturbed areas. It is drought tolerant and prefers full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Crotalaria schinzii is used as a forage crop and as a soil-enriching cover crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crotalaria schinzii has yellow flowers with a tubular shape and a long spur. Its seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are hairy and have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crotalaria schinzii is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the western United States. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil. Once established, Crotalaria schinzii should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Crotalaria schinzii
Crotalaria schinzii is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky soils in the western states of California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.
Crotalaria schinzii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crotalaria schinzii?
Crotalaria schinzii
What are the common names of Crotalaria schinzii?
Schinz's rattlepod, Schinz's rattlebox, Schinz's rattlebox-pea
What is the natural habitat of Crotalaria schinzii?
It is found in dry open woodland, bushland, and grassland
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
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Crotalaria schinzii Baker f.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.