Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
stolzii
ID:
207967

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker f.) Milne-Redh. ex Polhill

Source:
ildis

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.22: 221 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000207296

Common Names

  • Crotalaria Stolzii
  • Stolzii Crotalaria
  • Crotalaria Stolzii Bush

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Synonyms

  • Crotalaria xanthoclada stolzii Baker f. [valid]

Description

Crotalaria stolzii (also called Stolz's crotalaria, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the legume family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, where it is widely cultivated. It grows in a variety of habitats, from dry areas to moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria stolzii is used as a medicinal herb, as a food crop, and as a soil-improving crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria stolzii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria stolzii is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagate from seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Crotalaria stolzii

Crotalaria stolzii is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Crotalaria stolzii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria stolzii?

Crotalaria stolzii

What is the common name of Crotalaria stolzii?

Stolz's Rattlebox

What is the family of Crotalaria stolzii?

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

References

Edgar Milne-Redhead (1906-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Milne-Redh.' in the authors string.
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
Roger Marcus Polhill (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Polhill' in the authors string.