Status:
valid
Authors:
Deflers
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France32: 348 (1885)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000626743
Common Names
- Crotalaria schweinfurthii
- Schweinfurthii Crotalaria
- Crotalaria Schweinfurthii
Description
Crotalaria schweinfurthii (also called Schweinfurth's Rattlebox, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has yellow flowers and grows in open grasslands, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas. It can reach up to 1 meter in height.
Uses & Benefits
Crotalaria schweinfurthii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Crotalaria schweinfurthii are yellow and bell-shaped, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crotalaria schweinfurthii is an annual herb native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Cultivation is best done in full sun and well-draining soil. It requires regular watering and occasional fertilization.
Where to Find Crotalaria schweinfurthii
Crotalaria schweinfurthii is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.
Crotalaria schweinfurthii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crotalaria schweinfurthii?
Crotalaria schweinfurthii
What is the common name of Crotalaria schweinfurthii?
Schweinfurth's rattlepod
What is the family of Crotalaria schweinfurthii?
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