Crotalaria vitellina
Rattlebox
Also known as: Crotalaria altissima Sessé & Moc. +9 more
- Crotalaria altissima Sessé & Moc.
- Crotalaria brasila Schrank
- Crotalaria guatemalensis Benth.
- Crotalaria poeppigii C.Presl
- Crotalaria vitellina var. glabrata Benth.
- Crotalaria vitellina var. minor Benth.
- Crotalaria vitellina var. oblongifolia Benth.
- Crotalaria vitellina var. schippii H.Senn
- Crotalaria vitellina var. typica H.Senn
- Crotalaria vitellina var. vitellina
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Crotalaria vitellina (commonly known as Rattlebox) is a shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Originating in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Crotalaria is notably large, comprising more than 700 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Panama, Venezuela
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)
Leeward Is., Windward Is.