Crotalaria retzii Hitchc.

Scientific Name: Crotalaria retzii Hitchc.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Fabales / Fabaceae / Leguminosae / Crotalaria L./ Crotalaria retzii Hitchc.

<i>Crotalaria retzii</i> Hitchc.
General Information
Usda SymbolCRRE10
GroupDicot
Life CycleAnnual
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsCRRE10

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Crotalaria retzii Hitchc. is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)7
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceHigh
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceLow
Frost Free Days, Minimum200
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum8.0
pH, Minimum4.9
Precipitation, Maximum111
Precipitation, Minimum35
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)18
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityModerate
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring, Summer, Fall
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousYes
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorBlack
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Growth FormSingle Crown
Growth RateRapid
Height, Mature (feet)5.0
Known AllelopathNo
Leaf RetentionNo
Low Growing GrassNo
Nitrogen FixationMedium
Foliage TextureMedium


Reproduction

Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Seed per Pound36320
Seed Spread RateModerate
Seedling VigorHigh
Small GrainNo
Vegetative Spread RateNone
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceHigh
Commercial AvailabilityContracting Only
Bloom PeriodMid Summer
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialMedium
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Crotalaria retzii</i> Hitchc.

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