Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
serengetiana
ID:
207881

Status:
valid

Authors:
Polhill

Source:
ildis

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.22: 219 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000207210

Common Names

  • Crotalaria serengetiana
  • Serengeti Rattlebox
  • Rattlebox

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Description

Crotalaria serengetiana (also called Serengeti Rattlebox, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody stem, native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria serengetiana is used as a food crop, forage crop, and for soil conservation. It is also used as a medicinal plant, for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crotalaria serengetiana is a yellow-orange color and is about 2 cm in diameter. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong shape with a length of about 0.5 cm. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria serengetiana can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Layering can be done by burying a stem in the soil and allowing it to root. All propagation methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Crotalaria serengetiana

Crotalaria serengetiana can be found in the Philippines and Malaysia.

Crotalaria serengetiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria serengetiana?

Crotalaria serengetiana

What is the common name of Crotalaria serengetiana?

Serengeti crotalaria

What is the family of Crotalaria serengetiana?

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