Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
smithiana
ID:
188329

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.T.Lee

Source:
ildis

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Telopea1: 344 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187658

Common Names

  • Crotalaria
  • Crotalaria smithiana
  • Smith's Crotalaria

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Synonyms

  • Crotalaria mitchellii tomentosa Ewart [valid]

Description

Crotalaria smithiana (also called Smith's Crotalaria, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and heathlands. The leaves are narrow and linear, and the flowers are yellow and tubular.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria smithiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria smithiana has yellow flowers with five petals and long, narrow seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria smithiana is a perennial shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Crotalaria smithiana

Crotalaria smithiana is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, and Northern Territory.

Crotalaria smithiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria smithiana?

Crotalaria smithiana

What is the common name of Crotalaria smithiana?

Smith's crotalaria

What is the family of Crotalaria smithiana?

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