Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Crotalaria [1037]

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genus_en: Rattlebox

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Family: Fabaceae

family_ja: マメ

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description_en: Genus of about 600 species of annuals, perennials, and evergreen shrubs from scrub, grassland, and open forest in tropical and subtropical zones world-wide, particularly in E. and S. tropical Africa. The alternate leaves are simple or 3- to 7-palmate. Pea-like flowers are borne in terminal or axillary racemes, followed by inflated seed pods. In frost-prone areas, grow the perennials and shrubs in a temperate greenhouse. In warm, dry climates, grow against a warm, sunny wall or in a border. Annuals are easy to cultivate in a border.

hardiness_en: Frost tender.

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propagation_en: Sow seed at 15-18°C (59-64°F) in spring. Root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer.

pests_en: Red spider mites and whiteflies may prove troublesome under glass.

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comment_ja: タヌキマメ

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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