About Hairy Rattlepod
Hairy Rattlepod (Crotalaria calycina) is a herb 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 dry deciduous and scrub forests, also in grasslands. It occurs across India, Africa, Southeast Asia to Australia through Malesia. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-January.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Crotalaria calycina
- Genus
- Crotalaria
- Family
- FABACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Dry deciduous and scrub forests, also in grasslands
- Distribution
- India, Africa, Southeast Asia to Australia through Malesia
- Flowering & fruiting
- September-January
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Marathi
- केसाळ ताग Kesal tag
Botanical family
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Hairy Rattlepod belongs to the Fabaceae family.
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