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Ethiopian rattlebox

Scientific Name: Crotalaria brevidens var. intermedia

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Ethiopian Rattlebox (Crotalaria brevidens)

The Ethiopian Rattlebox, scientifically known as Crotalaria brevidens, is also referred to by several other common names. This page provides information about its classification, distribution, and other characteristics.

Considerations for Pets

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Considerations for Children

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Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Crotalaria brevidens Benth.
  • Family: Fabaceae (Pea family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Synonyms:
    • Crotalaria brevidens var. intermedia (Kotschy) Polhill
    • Crotalaria brevidens var. brevidens
    • Crotalaria intermedia Kotschy

Common Names

  • Ethiopian Rattlebox
  • Slenderleaf Crotalaria
  • Slenderleaf
  • Rattlepod
  • Rattle Pea
  • Kamusuusuu (Kamba)
  • Kipkururiet (Kipsigis)
  • Emiroo (Luhya)
  • Mitoo (Luo)
  • Oleechei (Maa)
  • Italian name: crotalaria intermedia

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to northern Nigeria eastwards to Ethiopia and south to southern Tanzania.
  • Introduced to Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic.

Ecological Role

  • Listed as a minor problem species.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Habit: Herb
  • Growth Form: Herb
  • Annual plant
  • Annual herbs with erect stems up to 15 dm long, striate, appressed.

Cultivation

  • It is suggested to grow it outdoors year-round, as it doesn't fear cold weather.
  • In windy climates, securing the plant is recommended.

Related Species

  • Crotalaria biflora (Twoflower Rattlebox)
  • Crotalaria avonensis (Avon Park rattlebox)
  • Crotalaria ochroleuca (Slender leaf rattlebox)
  • Crotalaria lanceolata (Lance Leaf)

Further Information

  • Discover Life provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Crotalaria brevidens.
  • PaDIL (Pests and Diseases Image Library)
  • Ecocrop code: 4967