Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem11: 398 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208514
Common Names
- Crotalaria thaumasiophylla
- Thaumasiophylla Crotalaria
- Crotalaria of Thaumasiophylla
Synonyms
- Crotalaria variegata Welw. ex Baker [illegitimate]
- Crotalaria gweloensis (Baker f.) Milne-Redh. [valid]
- Crotalaria variegata humpatensis Torre [valid]
- Crotalaria sericifolia gweloensis Baker f. [valid]
Description
Crotalaria thaumasiophylla (also called Thaumasiophylla Crotalaria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and Southern Africa. It has a woody rootstock and slender, branched stems. The leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and entire. The flowers are yellow and the fruit is a capsule. It grows in dry, rocky slopes and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Crotalaria thaumasiophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a windbreak, and as a source of fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crotalaria thaumasiophylla has yellow flowers with a black center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crotalaria thaumasiophylla is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the mountains of Central Asia. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Crotalaria thaumasiophylla
Crotalaria thaumasiophylla can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia and Georgia.
Crotalaria thaumasiophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crotalaria thaumasiophylla?
Crotalaria thaumasiophylla
What is the common name of Crotalaria thaumasiophylla?
Thaumasiophylla Crotalaria
What is the natural habitat of Crotalaria thaumasiophylla?
Dry grasslands and woodlands
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