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cascabelillo alado
Scientific Name: Crotalaria stipularia
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Crotalaria stipularia: Cascabelillo Alado
Crotalaria stipularia, commonly known as cascabelillo alado, is a plant with a rich history and distribution across various regions.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is grown in gardens and therefore can be found in residential areas.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Crotalaria stipularia Desv.
- Common Names: cascabelillo alado (Spanish and English), Cascabelillo, Espadilla, Herbe A Quaquia, Herbe-tcha-tcha, Mato-pasto-asa-de-borboleta
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Family: Fabaceae (also referred to as Leguminosae or Faboideae)
- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Synonym: Crotalaria stipularia var. serpyllifolia DC.
Distribution and Habitat
- The plant is native to the US.
- It is found in the Greater Antilles (La Española), Lesser Antilles, and Trinidad.
- Also found in South America
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Cascabelillo alado can be grown in the garden year-round.
- It is cold-hardy and can tolerate very harsh minimum temperatures.
- The plant thrives in full sun (Sole pieno).
- Young plants or trees with thin trunks might require staking for support, especially in windy climates.
Related Species and Associations
- Other Crotalaria species include: Crotalaria lotifolia (cascabelillo axilar), Crotalaria trichotoma, Crotalaria longithyrsa, Crotalaria stocksii, Crotalaria micans, Crotalaria mysorensis, Crotalaria verrucosa (cascabelillo azul), Crotalaria virgulata, Crotalaria trifoliastrum, Crotalaria vallicola, Crotalaria retusa.
Resources and Further Information
- USDA PLANTS database
- Discover Life