Crotalaria longirostrata
Castanet Plant, Long Beak Rattlepod
Other regional names: Longbeak Rattlebox
- Longbeak Rattlebox
Also known as: Crotalaria longirostrata var. macrophylla Hemsl.
- Crotalaria longirostrata var. macrophylla Hemsl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Naturally occurring in North America and South America, Crotalaria longirostrata (commonly known as Castanet-Plant or Long-Beak Rattlepod) is a shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama
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)
Hawaii, Marshall Is.