Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
subdecurrens
ID:
1055330

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. ex Benth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
C.F.P.von Martius & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Bras.15(1): 20 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001054668

Common Names

  • Subdecurrens Crotalaria
  • Subdecurrens Rattlepod
  • Crotalaria subdecurrens

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Description

Crotalaria subdecurrens (also called Subdecurrent Rattlebox, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1m tall. It is native to Africa, and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. Its leaves are ovate, and its flowers are yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria subdecurrens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cover crop. It is also used as a green manure crop and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crotalaria subdecurrens is a yellow pea-like flower with a long, curved keel. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened disc with a small, pointed tip. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Crotalaria subdecurrens

Crotalaria subdecurrens is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is found in the states of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala in India.

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.