Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
vasculosa
ID:
210682

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. ex Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot.2: 584 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210011

Common Names

  • Vascular Rattlebox
  • Vascular Crotalaria
  • Crotalaria Vasculosa

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Synonyms

  • Crotalaria rufocarpa Gilli [valid]
  • Crotalaria ugandensis Baker f. [valid]
  • Crotalaria pseudoeriosema Vatke [valid]

Description

Crotalaria vasculosa (also called Veiny Rattlebox, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Fabaceae family. It has a height of up to 1 m and has yellow flowers. It is native to the southeastern United States and northern Mexico, and is commonly found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria vasculosa is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used as an ornamental in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in erosion control projects and revegetation projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria vasculosa has yellow flowers with purple centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have green leaves with yellow veins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria vasculosa is an annual herbaceous plant native to Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is typically done through seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a shallow furrow and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 10cm apart when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month.

Where to Find Crotalaria vasculosa

Crotalaria vasculosa can be found in the Central Coast of California, USA.

Crotalaria vasculosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria vasculosa?

Crotalaria vasculosa

What type of plant is Crotalaria vasculosa?

Crotalaria vasculosa is an annual herb

Where does Crotalaria vasculosa grow?

Crotalaria vasculosa grows in dry, sunny areas in the western United States

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

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.