Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
spartioides
ID:
211216

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 128 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210545

Common Names

  • Crotalaria spartioides
  • Spartina Rattlebox
  • Spartina Rattlepod

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Description

Crotalaria spartioides (also called Crotalaria Spartioides, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central and South America. It has a straight stem with a grayish-brown bark and its leaves are alternate, elliptic-oblong, and have a pointed tip. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria spartioides is used for erosion control and as a source of food and fodder.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria spartioides has small, yellow flowers with five petals and long, curved stamens. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have compound leaves with three leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria spartioides is a fast-growing, deciduous shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is best grown in well-drained, slightly acidic soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Crotalaria spartioides

Crotalaria spartioides is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Crotalaria spartioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria spartioides?

Crotalaria spartioides

What is the common name of Crotalaria spartioides?

Spartium-like Crotalaria

What is the family of Crotalaria spartioides?

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