Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
senegalensis
ID:
211332

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pers.) Bacle ex DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 133 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210661

Common Names

  • Crotalaria senegalensis
  • Senegal rattlebox
  • Senegal crotalaria

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Synonyms

  • Crotalaria uncinella senegalensis Pers. [valid]
  • Crotalaria maxillaris Klotzsch [unknown]
  • Crotalaria remotiflora Hochst. ex Baker [valid]
  • Crotalaria karongensis Baker [valid]
  • Crotalaria carinata Steud. ex A.Rich. [valid]
  • Crotalaria macilenta Delile [valid]
  • Crotalaria senegalensis macilenta (Delile) Chiov. [valid]
  • Crotalaria senegalensis sanguinolenta Chiov., in Pirotta [valid]
  • Crotalaria senegalensis carinata (Steud. ex A.Rich.) Baker f. [valid]
  • Crotalaria gracilis Perr. ex DC. [invalid]
  • Crotalaria paniculata Pers. [illegitimate]

Description

Crotalaria senegalensis (also called Rattlebox, among many other common names) is a species of legume in the Fabaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and parts of Asia, and is found in dry habitats. It is an annual or perennial herb with yellow or orange flowers, and grows up to 1.5 meters in height.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria senegalensis is used as a forage crop, as a green manure, and as a soil conditioner. It is also used to control erosion and as a source of organic matter and nitrogen.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria senegalensis has yellow flowers with a short, curved spur. Its seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria senegalensis is a fast-growing, annual plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 10 cm apart. The plant can be harvested for its seed pods when they are dry and brown. The pods can be collected and the seeds can be used for propagation.

Where to Find Crotalaria senegalensis

Crotalaria senegalensis is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.

Crotalaria senegalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria senegalensis?

Crotalaria senegalensis

What is the common name of Crotalaria senegalensis?

Senegal rattlebox

What is the family of Crotalaria senegalensis?

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

References

Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
César Hipólito Bacle (1794-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bacle' in the authors string.