Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
tristis
ID:
208447

Status:
valid

Authors:
Polhill

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Crotalaria Africa & Madagascar: 122 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000207776

Common Names

  • Tristis Crotalaria
  • Tristis Rattlebox
  • Tristis Rattlepod

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Description

Crotalaria tristis (also called Tristis Rattlebox, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Horn of Africa. It grows in dry, rocky habitats and has yellowish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Crotalaria tristis is used to treat fever, headaches, and sore throats. It is also used to treat digestive issues, such as indigestion and nausea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crotalaria tristis has yellow flowers with a red-tipped keel. The seed is a small, round, black, and shiny. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a small root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crotalaria tristis is a hardy perennial that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of established plants.

Where to Find Crotalaria tristis

Crotalaria tristis can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana.

Crotalaria tristis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crotalaria tristis?

Crotalaria tristis

What is the common name of Crotalaria tristis?

Three-petalled Rattlebox

What is the natural habitat of Crotalaria tristis?

Dry, open woodlands and savannas

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