Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
verdcourtii
ID:
187572

Status:
valid

Authors:
Polhill

Source:
ildis

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.22: 249 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186901

Common Names

  • Crotalaria verdcourtii
  • Verdcourt's Rattlebox
  • Verdcourt's Crotalaria

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Description

Crotalaria verdcourtii (also called African rattlepod, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a wide distribution in tropical Africa. It has yellow flowers and can grow up to 2 m in height. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and bushland, and is also found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria verdcourtii is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive yellow flowers. It can also be used as a windbreak, as a source of food for livestock, and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria verdcourtii has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria verdcourtii is a small, deciduous shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or from cuttings taken in early summer. The cuttings should be about 6 inches long and should be planted in a mixture of sand and peat moss. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm location until they have rooted. They can then be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Crotalaria verdcourtii

Crotalaria verdcourtii is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats and the Eastern Himalayas.

Crotalaria verdcourtii FAQ

What are the common names of Crotalaria verdcourtii?

Crotalaria verdcourtii is commonly known as the Verdcourt's Crotalaria.

What is the growth habit of Crotalaria verdcourtii?

Crotalaria verdcourtii is an annual or perennial herb with a prostrate or ascending growth habit.

What is the flowering period of Crotalaria verdcourtii?

Crotalaria verdcourtii typically flowers from mid-spring to mid-summer.

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