Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
tchibangensis
ID:
1325986

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maesen

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Webbia68: 97 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338440

Common Names

  • Crotalaria tchibangensis
  • Tchibangensis Crotalaria
  • Crotalaria's Tchibangensis

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Description

Crotalaria tchibangensis (also called Tchibanga Crotalaria, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Gabon. It has small, oval leaves and yellow, pea-like flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria tchibangensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a food flavoring and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Crotalaria tchibangensis flower is a small, yellow, tubular flower with a diameter of 0.2-0.4 inches. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are slender and have a light green color.

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Where to Find Crotalaria tchibangensis

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

Crotalaria tchibangensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria tchibangensis?

Crotalaria tchibangensis

What is the common name of Crotalaria tchibangensis?

Tchibangens Crotalaria

What is the natural habitat of Crotalaria tchibangensis?

Crotalaria tchibangensis is found in tropical forests of Central and South America

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

Jos van der Maesen (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maesen' in the authors string.