Crotalaria saltiana
African Rattlebox
Also known as: Crotalaria farcta R.Br. ex Baker f. +4 more
- Crotalaria farcta R.Br. ex Baker f.
- Crotalaria franchetii Baker f.
- Crotalaria lupinoides Hochst. ex Benth.
- Crotalaria saltiera Aiton ex Steud.
- Crotalaria thomasii var. sericea Chiov.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual, perennial or subshrub.
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Crotalaria saltiana (commonly known as African rattlebox) is an annual, herbaceous perennial or shrub within the Fabaceae family. It is found natively in Africa and Temperate Asia. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Oman, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen
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)
Bangladesh, Leeward Is., Malaya, Puerto Rico, Samoa, Tuamotu