Fabaceae · Crotalaria

Crotalaria priestleyoides

Undershrub
Habit
Undershrub
Native to
India
Flowering
October-December

Plant Details

Scientific name
Crotalaria priestleyoides
Genus
Crotalaria
Family
Fabaceae
Native to
India
Distribution
India
Flowering & fruiting
October-December
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Fabaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Bilateral
Inflorescence
Raceme
Fruit
Legume

Typical of the Fabaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Crotalaria priestleyoides

Crotalaria priestleyoides 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 native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during October-December.

Illustration representing the Fabaceae family
Botanical family

Fabaceae

Legume/Bean family

Crotalaria priestleyoides belongs to the Fabaceae family.

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