Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
youngii
ID:
209227

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker f.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
J. Bot.73: 294 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208556

Common Names

  • Crotalaria youngii
  • Youngii Rattlebox
  • Youngii Crotalaria

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Description

Crotalaria youngii (also called Young's Rattlepod, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia, and it grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes. It is an herbaceous perennial with a woody rootstock and a height of up to 1 m. It has yellow flowers and compound leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria youngii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in landscaping. It has a long flowering period and produces attractive yellow and purple flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria youngii has yellow flowers with a black center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria youngii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division.

Where to Find Crotalaria youngii

Crotalaria youngii can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia and Georgia.

Crotalaria youngii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria youngii?

Crotalaria youngii

What is the common name of Crotalaria youngii?

Young's Crotalaria

What is the habitat of Crotalaria youngii?

Dry, rocky slopes and open grasslands

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