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Crotalaria burkeana

Rattlebush
Also known as: Crotalaria burkeana var. sparsipila Harv.
  • Crotalaria burkeana var. sparsipila Harv.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Fabaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Naturally occurring in Africa, Crotalaria burkeana (commonly known as Rattlebush) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Botswana, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, Swaziland, Zimbabwe

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