Status:
valid
Authors:
A.P.Tiwari & A.A.Ansari
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Taiwania59: 54 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338707
Common Names
- Crotalaria Shuklae
- Shuklae Crotalaria
- Crotalaria
Description
Crotalaria shuklae (also called Shukla crotalaria, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial native to India. It has a single, thin, cylindrical stem with a single leaf at its apex. It is found growing in moist, shady forests at elevations of 500 to 1,500 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Crotalaria shuklae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cover crop for soil conservation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crotalaria shuklae has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Where to Find Crotalaria shuklae
Crotalaria shuklae is native to India and can be found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.
Crotalaria shuklae FAQ
What is the common name of Crotalaria shuklae?
Shukla's Rattlebox
Where is Crotalaria shuklae native to?
India
What type of soil does Crotalaria shuklae prefer?
Well-drained soil
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
Arjun Prasad Tiwari: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.P.Tiwari' in the authors string.