Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
rotundifolia
ID:
183613

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.F.Gmel.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1792

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 13[bis]: 1095 (1792)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000182942

Common Names

  • Crotalaria
  • Crotalaria rotundifolia
  • Rotundifolia

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Synonyms

  • Crotalaria rotundifolia rotundifolia [unknown]
  • Crotalaria maritima Chapman [deprecated]
  • Cicer nummularifolium Lam. [unknown]
  • Crotalaria linaria Small [valid]
  • Crotalaria rotundifolia linaria (Small) Fernald & B.G.Schub. [valid]
  • Crotalaria hookeriana A.DC. [valid]
  • Crotalaria leptoclona S.Schauer [valid]
  • Iocaulon ovalis (Michx.) Raf. [valid]
  • Crotalaria maritima linaria (Small) H.Senn [valid]
  • Crotalaria sagittalis ovalis Michx. [valid]
  • Crotalaria maritima Chapm. [valid]
  • Crotalaria ovalis (Michx.) Pursh [valid]
  • Crotalaria rotundifolia brachytricha Sprague & L.Riley [valid]
  • Crotalaria rotundifolia vulgaris Windler [valid]
  • Crotalaria procumbens Moc. & Sessé ex DC. [illegitimate]

Description

Crotalaria rotundifolia (also called round-leaved crotalaria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to tropical Africa. It grows to a height of up to 1 meter and has a stem diameter of up to 0.5 cm. Its leaves are alternate, trifoliate, and up to 10 cm long. It is found in moist forests, riverine forests, and secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria rotundifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crotalaria rotundifolia is yellow in color, and has five petals. The seed is a small, flat, brown bean-like pod. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria rotundifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be planted in the spring and watered regularly. Deadheading the flowers will help promote more blooms.

Where to Find Crotalaria rotundifolia

Crotalaria rotundifolia can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Crotalaria rotundifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria rotundifolia?

Crotalaria rotundifolia

What is the common name of Crotalaria rotundifolia?

Round-leaved Crotalaria

What is the natural habitat of Crotalaria rotundifolia?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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