About Fuzzy Fruited Rattlepod
Fuzzy Fruited Rattlepod (Crotalaria hebecarpa) 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 forests, scrub jungles and plains. Native to India, Sri Lanka, it is distributed across South Asia. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during July-December. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Crotalaria hebecarpa
- Genus
- Crotalaria
- Family
- FABACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Dry deciduous forests, scrub jungles and plains
- Native to
- India, Sri Lanka
- Distribution
- South Asia
- Flowering & fruiting
- July-December
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Marathi
- गोधडी
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Fuzzy Fruited Rattlepod belongs to the Fabaceae family.
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