Crotalaria micans
Caracas Rattlebox
Also known as: Crotalaria anagyroides Kunth +7 more
- Crotalaria anagyroides Kunth
- Crotalaria anagyroides var. angustifolia Micheli
- Crotalaria anagyroides var. minor Micheli
- Crotalaria brachystachya Benth.
- Crotalaria brachystachys Benth.
- Crotalaria dombeyana DC.
- Crotalaria stipulata Vell.
- Crotalaria triphylla Vell.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or shrub.
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Crotalaria micans (commonly known as Caracas Rattlebox) is a shrub within the Fabaceae family. It is found natively in North America and South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Leeward Is., Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Uruguay, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.
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)
Assam, Bangladesh, Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Cambodia, Cameroon, Caroline Is., China South-Central, China Southeast, Comoros, East Himalaya, Fiji, Hainan, Hawaii, India, Jawa, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Madagascar, Malaya, Mozambique, Nepal, New Guinea, Niue, Northern Territory, Philippines, Queensland, Samoa, Sri Lanka, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Zaïre, Zimbabwe