Crotalaria medicaginea
Crotalaria medicaginea
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, China, Gulf States, India, Jawa, Laccadive Is., Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Myanmar, Nepal, New Guinea, Oman, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Crotalaria
- Species:
- Crotalaria medicaginea
- USDA Symbol:
- CRME13
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy loam soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to regions with seasonal rainfall
Propagation & Germination
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break hard seed coat.