Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
tsavoana
ID:
209860

Status:
valid

Authors:
Polhill

Source:
ildis

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.25: 284 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209189

Common Names

  • Crotalaria Tsavoana
  • Tsavoana Pea
  • Tsavoana Crotalaria

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Description

Crotalaria tsavoana (also called Tsavo Rattlepod, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers. It is native to East Africa and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria tsavoana is used as a soil amendment and as a cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria tsavoana has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria tsavoana is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is best grown in sandy or rocky soils.

Where to Find Crotalaria tsavoana

Crotalaria tsavoana is native to Kenya and can be found in the Tsavo East National Park.

Crotalaria tsavoana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria tsavoana?

Crotalaria tsavoana

What is the common name of Crotalaria tsavoana?

Tsavo Rattlebox

What is the natural habitat of Crotalaria tsavoana?

Open, dry woods, thickets, and roadsides

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