Crotalaria orixensis
Also known as: Crotalaria orixensis var. naikii Paithane +1 more
- Crotalaria orixensis var. naikii Paithane
- Crotalaria orixensis var. waghii M.R.Almeida & S.M.Almeida
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Crotalaria orixensis is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. Found natively in Africa and Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Crotalaria, which contains over 700 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Northeast Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Eritrea, Ethiopia, India, Myanmar
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Malaya, Philippines