Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
tetraptera
ID:
211085

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torre

Source:
ildis

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Mem. Junta Invest. Ultramar, 2 Ser.19: 39 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210414

Common Names

  • Crotalaria tetraptera
  • Tetraptera rattlebox
  • Tetraptera crotalaria

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Description

Crotalaria tetraptera (also called Four-winged Crotalaria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry and moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria tetraptera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fodder for livestock. It is also used to make paper and as a green manure crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria tetraptera has yellow flowers, each with a short corolla tube and five lobes. Its seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria tetraptera can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of branches and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Crotalaria tetraptera

Crotalaria tetraptera is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Crotalaria tetraptera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria tetraptera?

Crotalaria tetraptera

What is the common name of Crotalaria tetraptera?

Four-winged rattlebox

What is the natural habitat of Crotalaria tetraptera?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia

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