Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
vialettei
ID:
209684

Status:
valid

Authors:
Batt.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Bull. Stat. Recherch. Forest. N. Afrique1: 139 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209013

Common Names

  • Crotalaria vialettei
  • Vialette's Rattlebox
  • Vialette's Crotalaria

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Description

Crotalaria vialettei (also called Vialette's Rattlebox, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in grasslands and meadows, and is characterized by its hairy stem, pinnate leaves, and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria vialettei is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used in landscaping and as a cover crop. It is also used as a green manure crop, as it can fix nitrogen in the soil. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria vialettei has bright yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria vialettei can be propagated by seed or by division of the root system. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division of the root system should be done in the spring or fall. The root system should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Crotalaria vialettei

Crotalaria vialettei can be found in the mountains of Central Asia, including the Caucasus, the Altai, and the Tian Shan.

Crotalaria vialettei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria vialettei?

Crotalaria vialettei

What is the common name of Crotalaria vialettei?

Vialette's Rattlebox

What is the family of Crotalaria vialettei?

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