Crotalaria alata
Rattlebox, Winged Stalk Crotalaria
Also known as: Crotalaria alata Collett & Hemsl. +5 more
- Crotalaria alata Collett & Hemsl.
- Crotalaria alata H.Lév.
- Crotalaria alata Roxb.
- Crotalaria bidiei Gamble
- Crotalaria collettii Prain
- Crotalaria sagitticaulis Wall.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual, perennial or subshrub.
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Crotalaria alata (commonly known as Rattlebox or Winged-Stalk Crotalaria) is an annual, herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Indigenous to Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Australasia, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Crotalaria is notably large, comprising more than 700 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, China, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, Bismarck Archipelago, Cambodia, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, Hainan, India, Jawa, Laos, Malaya, Myanmar, Nepal, New Guinea, Northern Territory, Sri Lanka, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, West Himalaya, Western Australia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Caroline Is., Florida, Leeward Is., Madagascar, Mauritius, Queensland, Réunion, Tanzania, Uganda, Windward Is.