Crotalaria incana subsp. purpurascens
Also known as: Crotalaria affinis DC. +4 more
- Crotalaria affinis DC.
- Crotalaria incana f. lanata R.Wilczek
- Crotalaria indigofera Sonn. ex Lam.
- Crotalaria purpurascens Lam.
- Crotalaria schimperi A.Rich.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or subshrub.
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Crotalaria incana subsp. purpurascens is a herbaceous perennial or shrub within the Fabaceae family. It originates in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Crotalaria incana, which is linked below, along with related subspecies and varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, East Tropical Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Burundi, Cameroon, Eritrea, Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe
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)
Fiji, Mauritius, New South Wales, Queensland
Base Species & Variations