About Rattlebox
Rattlebox (Crotalaria mysorensis) is an undershrub 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 moist deciduous forests and scrub jungles, mostly in the plains. Native to India, Southeast Asia, it is distributed across Southeast Asia, Malaysia, India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during October-April.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Crotalaria mysorensis
- Genus
- Crotalaria
- Family
- FABACEAE
- Habit
- Undershrub
- Habitat
- Moist deciduous forests and scrub jungles, mostly in the plains
- Native to
- India, Southeast Asia
- Distribution
- Southeast Asia, Malaysia, India
- Flowering & fruiting
- October-April
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Marathi
- मैसूरी ताग Maisuri tag
Botanical family
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Rattlebox belongs to the Fabaceae family.
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