About narrow-leaved rattlepod
narrow-leaved rattlepod (Crotalaria montana) 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. Native to Tropical Asia, Australia, it is distributed across India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar to Malaysia, China, Philippines, N.Australia. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-April. The species is valued in traditional medicine. Its conservation status has been assessed as Least Concern (LC).
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Crotalaria montana
- Genus
- Crotalaria
- Family
- FABACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Native to
- Tropical Asia, Australia
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar to Malaysia, China, Philippines, N.Australia
- Flowering & fruiting
- August-April
- Conservation status
- Least Concern (LC)
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
narrow-leaved rattlepod belongs to the Fabaceae family.
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