Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
wightiana
ID:
187100

Status:
valid

Authors:
Graham ex Wight & Arn.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Ind. Orient.1: 181 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186429

Common Names

  • Crotalaria wightiana
  • Wight's Rattlebox
  • Wight's Crotalaria

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Synonyms

  • Crotalaria rubiginosa wrightiana (Wight & Arn.) Baker [unknown]
  • Crotalaria rubiginosa wightiana (Graham ex Wight & Arn.) Baker [unknown]

Description

Crotalaria wightiana (also called Wight's Rattlebox, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to India and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas. It has a slender stem and its leaves are compound with three pairs of leaflets.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria wightiana is used as an insecticide and pesticide. It also has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, malaria, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crotalaria wightiana is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria wightiana is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to India. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Crotalaria wightiana

Crotalaria wightiana is native to India. It can be found in open grasslands and along roadsides.

Crotalaria wightiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria wightiana?

Crotalaria wightiana

What is the common name of Crotalaria wightiana?

Crotalaria

What is the family of Crotalaria wightiana?

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

George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Graham (1786-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Graham' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.