About Wing-stemmed Rattled wort
Wing-stemmed Rattled wort (Crotalaria alata) is an undershrub belonging to the Fabaceae family (Legume/Bean family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate pinnate/trifoliate leaves, raceme/panicle/head flower clusters, pod/legume fruit. It is typically found in deciduous forests. It occurs across India, SE.Asia. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-February. Its conservation status has been assessed as Endangered (EN).
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Crotalaria alata
- Genus
- Crotalaria
- Family
- FABACEAE
- Habit
- Undershrub
- Habitat
- Deciduous forests
- Distribution
- India, SE.Asia
- Flowering & fruiting
- August-February
- Conservation status
- Endangered (EN)
Local Names
- Nepali
- सिंगेसिंगे Singesinge
- Bengali
- Bandar lathi
- Kannada
- Budubudike kaayi
Botanical family
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Wing-stemmed Rattled wort belongs to the Fabaceae family.
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