About Orixa Rattlepod
Orixa Rattlepod (Crotalaria orixensis) 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 scrub jungle, open and dry deciduous forests key identification features : diffuse herb, much branched; pod glabrous and long stalked. It occurs across India, Tropical Africa, Ethiopia. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-March.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Crotalaria orixensis
- Genus
- Crotalaria
- Family
- FABACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Scrub jungle, open and dry deciduous forests Key identification features : Diffuse herb, much branched; pod glabrous and long stalked
- Distribution
- India, Tropical Africa, Ethiopia
- Flowering & fruiting
- August-March
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Orixa Rattlepod belongs to the Fabaceae family.
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