Narrow-Leaved Rattlepod
Crotalaria montana
- Habit
- Herb
- Found in India
- Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh
- Flowering
- August-April
Plant Details
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Alternate
Typical of the Fabaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Fabaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
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).
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Narrow-Leaved Rattlepod belongs to the Fabaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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