Crotalaria staneriana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
staneriana
ID:
211269
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker f.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Rev. Zool. Bot. Africaines21: 300 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210598
Common Names
- Crotalaria staneriana
- Staneriana Rattlebox
- Staner's Rattlebox
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crotalaria staneriana (also called Staner's Crotalaria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to Africa. It has a spreading, rounded crown and grows up to 5 meters in height. Its bark is smooth and grey, and its leaves are dark green and bipinnate. It is found in dry savannas, scrublands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Crotalaria staneriana is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crotalaria staneriana has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are short and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crotalaria staneriana is a fast-growing, annual shrub that is native to East Africa. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by cuttings or division.
Where to Find Crotalaria staneriana
Crotalaria staneriana is native to India and can be found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.
Crotalaria staneriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crotalaria staneriana?
Crotalaria staneriana
What is the common name of Crotalaria staneriana?
Staner's rattlebox
Where is Crotalaria staneriana native to?
Tropical Africa
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
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Crotalaria staneriana Baker f.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.