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West Indian rattlebox

Crotalaria trichotoma

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Burkina Faso, Madagascar, Seychelles), Asia (4 countries), North America (El Salvador, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (Brazil, Guyana).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste 🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇨🇳 China 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇬🇾 Guyana 🇳🇷 Nauru 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇵🇼 Palau

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)

Species

Crotalaria trichotoma (West Indian rattlebox)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish cascabel vivaz

Similar Species in Crotalaria

Crotalaria lanceolata

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of West Indian rattlebox?

The scientific name of West Indian rattlebox is Crotalaria trichotoma. It belongs to the genus Crotalaria.

Where does West Indian rattlebox live?

West Indian rattlebox is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Burkina Faso, Madagascar, Seychelles), Asia (4 countries), North America (El Salvador, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (Brazil, Guyana).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, China, El Salvador, Guyana, Japan, Madagascar, Micronesia, Nauru.

What family does West Indian rattlebox belong to?

West Indian rattlebox (Crotalaria trichotoma) belongs to the genus Crotalaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

What kingdom does West Indian rattlebox belong to?

West Indian rattlebox (Crotalaria trichotoma) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of West Indian rattlebox?

The closest relatives of West Indian rattlebox in the genus Crotalaria include Birdflower Rattlepod, Bluebush Pea, Blue rattlesnake, Caracas rattlebox, Lanceleaf rattlebox.