About Caracas Rattlebox
Caracas Rattlebox (Crotalaria micans) is a shrub 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 along roadsides in the high ranges. Native to Central America, Caribbean Islands, it is distributed across Old world Tropics. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during July-May. The species is valued in traditional medicine. Its conservation status has been assessed as Least Concern (LC).
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Crotalaria micans
- Genus
- Crotalaria
- Family
- FABACEAE
- Habit
- Shrub
- Habitat
- Along roadsides in the high ranges
- Native to
- Central America, Caribbean Islands
- Distribution
- Old world Tropics
- Flowering & fruiting
- July-May
- Conservation status
- Least Concern (LC)
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Caracas Rattlebox belongs to the Fabaceae family.
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