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Crotalaria ferruginea

Scientific Name: Crotalaria ferruginea

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

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Crotalaria ferruginea: The Rusty Rattlepod

Crotalaria ferruginea, a member of the Fabaceae family, is commonly known as rattlepod, rattlebox, or rattleweed. The genus name "Crotalaria" is also used as a common name.

Considerations for Pets

  • The plant is an herbaceous plant and a woody shrub.
  • Crotalaria ferruginea has been used in Chinese folk medicine.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Crotalaria ferruginea Graham ex Benth.
  • Family: Fabaceae (also referred to as Leguminosae)
  • Subfamily: Faboideae
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms:
    • Crotalaria bodinieri H. Lév.
    • Crotalaria ferruginea var. pilosissima Benth. ex Baker
    • Crotalaria lonchophylla Hand.-Mazz.
    • Crotalaria pilosissima Miq.
    • Crotalaria rufescens Franch.
  • Crotalaria ferruginea Graham ex Bentham var. chiayiana

Morphology and Growth Habits

  • Crotalaria ferruginea is described as an erect to ascending deciduous shrub.
  • Typically grows to a height of 20-60cm, but can occasionally reach 120cm.
  • May exhibit a trailing habit with stems up to 100cm long.
  • Leaves are elliptic to obovate, measuring 3-7cm x 1-3cm.
  • Leaf tips can be obtuse or acute.
  • Covered in brown pubescence that is appressed or spreading.

Distribution and Habitat

  • The plant is found in China.
  • It grows in hillside areas.

Traditional Uses

  • In Chinese folk medicine, Crotalaria ferruginea has been used. An isoflavonoid has been isolated from the ethanol extract.

Naming

  • Crotalaria ferruginea was described by George Bentham.
  • The name is considered validly published.
  • The species name "ferruginea" comes from Latin "ferrum," meaning iron, referring to rusty-brown color.
  • Crotalaria bodinieri is named in honor of a French botanist and missionary.

Further Information

  • ILDIS World Database of Legumes
  • Catalogue of Life
  • Tropicos
  • IPNI (International Plant Names Index)
  • Australian Plant Name Index
  • NYBG Virtual Herbarium
  • The Plant List
  • USDA, ARS, Germplasm Resources Information Network
  • Naturalis Biodiversity Centre
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Discover Life