Crotalaria trifoliolata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trifoliolata
ID:
209511
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker f.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
J. Bot.34: 53 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208840
Common Names
- Crotalaria trifoliolata
- Crotalaria Trifoliolata
- Crotalaria Trifoliolata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crotalaria trifoliolata (also called Three-leaf Rattlebox, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It grows in dry, sandy soils, often in open woodlands and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Crotalaria trifoliolata has been used for ornamental purposes, as well as for medicinal purposes such as treating coughs, colds, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crotalaria trifoliolata is a yellow-white to purple-violet pea-like flower with a short, broad corolla tube. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a short stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crotalaria trifoliolata is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the grasslands of Central Asia. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate cold temperatures and drought. The plant can be propagated through seed or by division of the rootstock. For best results, the seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly during the growing season. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Crotalaria trifoliolata
Crotalaria trifoliolata can be found in the steppes of Central Asia, from Kazakhstan to Mongolia.
Crotalaria trifoliolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crotalaria trifoliolata?
Crotalaria trifoliolata
What is the family of Crotalaria trifoliolata?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Crotalaria trifoliolata?
Three-leaf rattlebox
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
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Crotalaria trifoliolata Baker f.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.