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
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.
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