About Prostrate Rattlepod
Prostrate Rattlepod (Crotalaria prostrata) 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 mixed and sal forest, also moist deciduous forests and in the plains. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-April.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Crotalaria prostrata
- Genus
- Crotalaria
- Family
- FABACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Mixed and Sal forest, also moist deciduous forests and in the plains
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India, Southeast Asia, Malaysia
- Flowering & fruiting
- September-April
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Hindi
- छुनछुनी Chhunchhuni
- Nepali
- सानो बोक्सीबाजा Saano boksibaajaa
- Telugu
- serigallygista
- Kannada
- Balli gejje gida
Botanical family
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Prostrate Rattlepod belongs to the Fabaceae family.
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