Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
stenorhampha
ID:
211426

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
ildis

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem8: 155 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210755

Common Names

  • Stenorhampha Crotalaria
  • Stenorhampha Rattlepod
  • Stenorhampha Rattlebox

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Description

Crotalaria stenorhampha (also called Slender Rattlebox, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa, and is found in dry woodlands and savannas. It has yellow flowers and linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria stenorhampha is used as a cover crop to reduce soil erosion and improve soil fertility. It is also used as a green manure crop and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria stenorhampha has yellow flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria stenorhampha is a fast-growing, annual plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be thinned out when they are about 5 cm tall. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Crotalaria stenorhampha

Crotalaria stenorhampha can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia.

Crotalaria stenorhampha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria stenorhampha?

Crotalaria stenorhampha

What is the common name of Crotalaria stenorhampha?

Stenorhampha rattlebox

What is the natural habitat of Crotalaria stenorhampha?

Dry grasslands and open woodlands

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