Crotalaria virgulata subsp. grantiana
Grant's Rattlebox
Also known as: Crotalaria grantiana Harv.
- Crotalaria grantiana Harv.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or subshrub.
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Crotalaria virgulata subsp. grantiana (commonly known as Grant's rattlebox) is an annual or shrub within the Fabaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Crotalaria virgulata, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Botswana, Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, Swaziland, 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)
Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Florida, Queensland
Base Species & Variations