Rattlepod
Crotalaria · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Rattlepod, scientifically known as Crotalaria, is a diverse genus of flowering plants within the Fabaceae family. Renowned for their distinctive seed pods that rattle when shaken, these species are found globally. Many varieties hold significant medicinal value, offering bioactive compounds used traditionally to treat various ailments and inflammatory conditions.
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Rattlepod
- Rattleboxes
- Rattlepods
- rattlebox
Scientific Names
Accepted name
CrotalariaSynonyms
- Crotularius
- Iocaulon
- Maria-antonia
- Quirosia
- Cyrtolobium
- Chrysocalyx
- Phyllocalyx
- Pentadynamis
- Priotropis
- Goniogyna
- Clavulium
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Quirosia
- Pentadynamis
- Heylandia
- Goniogyna
- Priotropis
French:
- Crotalaire
- Chanvre du Bengale
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae and is specifically identified by the genus Crotalaria.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Crotalaria |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In Eastern Europe, its presence can be documented within the territory of Ukraine. Moving toward Northern Africa, it is found throughout the landscapes of Algeria and Egypt. The species also extends across the North African continent to include Libya. Finally, its range reaches further west to encompass the country of Morocco.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine |
| Northern Africa | Algeria |
| Northern Africa | Egypt |
| Northern Africa | Libya |
| Northern Africa | Morocco |
| Northern Africa | Western Sahara |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Crotalaria has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Dehydro Monocrotaline, monocrotaline.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Dehydro Monocrotaline | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| monocrotaline | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Dehydro Monocrotaline
- Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
monocrotaline
- Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
Preparations
Crotalaria has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include tea.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Tea | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Tea
- Presse medicale (Paris, France : 1983)