Crotalaria vallicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vallicola
ID:
210528
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker f.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot.42: 372 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209857
Common Names
- Crotalaria vallicola
- Vallicola Crotalaria
- Crotalaria
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- Crotalaria oxthoibos Baker f. & W.Martin [valid]
- Crotalaria muansae Baker f. [valid]
- Crotalaria vallicola congolensis De Wild. [valid]
Description
Crotalaria vallicola (also called valley rattlebox, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a single stem that grows up to 1 meter in height, with pinnate leaves and small yellow flowers. It typically grows in open woodlands, prairies, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Crotalaria vallicola is a perennial herb used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive foliage and produces small, yellow flowers in the summer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crotalaria vallicola has yellow flowers with a red center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are green with small, oval leaves.
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Crotalaria vallicola is a perennial plant that can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist soil mix until they root.
Where to Find Crotalaria vallicola
Crotalaria vallicola can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and Georgia.
Crotalaria vallicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crotalaria vallicola?
Crotalaria vallicola
What is the common name of Crotalaria vallicola?
Valley Rattlebox
What is the family of Crotalaria vallicola?
Fabaceae
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 vallicola Baker f.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.