Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
speciosa
ID:
193521

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Heyne ex Roth

Source:
ildis

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Nov. Pl. Sp.: 336 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192850

Common Names

  • Crotalaria speciosa
  • Showy Rattlebox
  • Showy Crotalaria

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Description

Crotalaria speciosa (also called showy crotalaria, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to South America and is found in dry open areas, scrubland, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria speciosa is used for making dyes, for medicinal purposes, and for weaving baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria speciosa has small yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria speciosa is a small shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings or layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a well-drained medium. Layering can be done by bending a branch to the ground and covering it with soil. The branch should be kept in place until it has rooted.

Where to Find Crotalaria speciosa

Crotalaria speciosa can be found in New Zealand, particularly in the Canterbury and Otago regions.

Crotalaria speciosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria speciosa?

Crotalaria speciosa

What is the common name of Crotalaria speciosa?

Showy Rattlebox

What is the natural habitat of Crotalaria speciosa?

Dry, sandy or rocky soils

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

Benjamin Heyne (1770-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Heyne' in the authors string.
Albrecht Wilhelm Roth (1757-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roth' in the authors string.