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cascabelillo axilar
Scientific Name: Crotalaria lotifolia
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub, Subshrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Crotalaria lotifolia
Crotalaria lotifolia, also known by the common name Cascabelillo Axilar, is a plant belonging to the Fabaceae family.
Considerations for Pets
- The common name "rattlebox" suggests seed pods that might be appealing to pets, potentially leading to ingestion.
Considerations for Children
- The common name "rattlebox" suggests seed pods that might be appealing to children, potentially leading to ingestion.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Crotalaria lotifolia L.
- Family: Fabaceae (also referred to as Leguminosae or Papilionoideae)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Crotalaria lotifolia L. var. eggersii Senn.
- Crotalaria lotifolia L. var. grandiflora Urban.
Common Names
- Cascabelillo Axilar
- Cascabelillo (Spanish)
- Longbeak Rattlebox (often used for Crotalaria longirostrata, but sometimes associated)
Distribution and Habitat
- Present in the Caribbean.
- Also found in South America, according to one reference mentioning its distribution.
- Observed in the Virgin Islands National Park.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Classified as a shrub or subshrub.
- Perennial plant.
- Small, yellow, and fragrant axillary flowers.
- Medium-sized, blackish fruits.