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Crotalaria filipes
Scientific Name: Crotalaria filipes
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
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Crotalaria filipes
Crotalaria filipes Benth., commonly known as Creeping Hemp or Phatphati (Marathi), is a low-growing annual herb belonging to the Fabaceae family.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is described as "silky hairy." While not explicitly toxic, the texture might be a concern for pets that chew on plants.
- As a member of the *Crotalaria* genus, it produces pods which may make a rattling sound.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Crotalaria filipes Benth.
- Family: Fabaceae (also known as Leguminosae or pea family), Subfamily Faboideae
- Order: Fabales
- Synonyms/Variations:
- Crotalaria filipes var. filipes Benth.
- Crotalaria filipes var. trichophora (Baker) T.Cooke (sometimes seen as (Benth. ex Baker) Cooke)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Africa and India.
- Observed in Maharashtra, India, including Sagargad, Alibag, Kanakeshwar, Alibag, and the Wada region.
- Also reported in Tamil Nadu.
Morphological Characteristics
- Annual herb, growing up to 15-35 cm high.
- Low growing, creeping habit.
- Silky hairy texture.
- Branches out in all directions.
Resources and Further Information
- Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service
- Tropicos database
- International Legume Database & Information Service (ILDIS)
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (K) Herbarium
- Encyclopedia of Life