Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crotalarioides
ID:
175867

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) H.S.Irwin & Barneby

Source:
ildis

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Phytologia44: 499 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175196

Common Names

  • Crotalaria
  • Rattlebox
  • Rattlepod

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Synonyms

  • Earleocassia crotolarioides (Kunth) Britton & Rose [deprecated]
  • Cassia crotalarioides Kunth [valid]
  • Cassia crotalarioides vogeliana (Schltdl.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby [valid]
  • Chamaefistula crotalarioides (Kunth) G.Don [valid]
  • Cassia vogeliana Schltdl. [valid]
  • Earleocassia vogeliana (Schltdl.) Britton & Rose [deprecated]
  • Earleocassia crotolarioides (Kunth) Britton [valid]
  • Earleocassia vogeliana (Schltdl.) Britton [valid]
  • Cassia crotalarioides leucophylla Benth. ex Hemsl. [unknown]

Description

Senna crotalarioides (also called Rattlesnake Senna, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with yellow flowers and flat, twisted pods. It is native to South America and is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Senna crotalarioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senna crotalarioides is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a flat, brown, oval-shaped pod. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senna crotalarioides is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Senna crotalarioides

Senna crotalarioides is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Senna crotalarioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senna crotalarioides?

Senna crotalarioides

What is the common name of Senna crotalarioides?

Crotalaria-like Senna

What is the natural habitat of Senna crotalarioides?

Dry open woods, thickets, and disturbed areas

Species in the Senna genus

Senna corymbosa, Senna didymobotrya, Senna septemtrionalis, Senna bacillaris, Senna hirsuta, Senna italica, Senna ligustrina, Senna multijuga, Senna obtusifolia, Senna occidentalis, Senna pendula, Senna polyphylla, Senna alexandrina, Senna siamea, Senna sophera, Senna spectabilis, Senna splendida, Senna timoriensis, Senna multiglandulosa, Senna tora, Senna acanthoclada, Senna aculeata, Senna acuparata, Senna acuruensis, Senna acutisepala, Senna affinis, Senna andrieuxii, Senna angulata, Senna angustisiliqua, Senna aphylla, Senna apiculata, Senna apsidoneura, Senna araucarietorum, Senna argentea, Senna arida, Senna aristeguietae, Senna armata, Senna arnottiana, Senna aurantia, Senna aversiflora, Senna aymara, Senna bauhinioides, Senna benitoensis, Senna birostris, Senna brongniartii, Senna burkartiana, Senna cajamarcae, Senna cana, Senna candolleana, Senna caudata,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.
Howard Samuel Irwin (1928-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.S.Irwin' in the authors string.