Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
szaferiana
ID:
208359

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Wilczek

Source:
ildis

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles23: 167 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000207688

Common Names

  • Szafer's Rattlebox
  • Crotalaria szaferiana
  • Szafer Rattlebox

Searching for Crotalaria szaferiana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Crotalaria szaferiana (also called Szafer's Crotalaria, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region, growing in rocky and sandy habitats. It has a short stem, and its leaves are divided into small leaflets. It produces small, yellowish flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria szaferiana has been used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments, such as fever, colds, and digestive problems. It is also used as a tonic to boost the immune system and to treat fatigue and stress. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves and seeds can be eaten raw or cooked.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria szaferiana has yellow flowers, small, round, black seeds, and seedlings that are initially green but turn gray-green as they mature.

Searching for Crotalaria szaferiana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria szaferiana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It prefers full sun and well-drained, sandy soils. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination, which usually takes about two weeks.

Where to Find Crotalaria szaferiana

Crotalaria szaferiana can be found in South Africa.

Crotalaria szaferiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria szaferiana?

Crotalaria szaferiana

What is the family of Crotalaria szaferiana?

Fabaceae

What is the habitat of Crotalaria szaferiana?

Dry grasslands and scrublands

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