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Crotalaria sagittalis

L. (1753)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Eudicot-Rosids Order: Fabales Family: Fabaceae Genus: Crotalaria

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Description

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Uses and Culture

USES

  • Yes

Natural History

Statewide Status

Naturalized

Island Status

Hawai'i Naturalized

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Bibliography

Name Published In: Sp. Pl.: 714 (1753)

Other References

Pratt & Bio 2012:76 (NEWNAT/H, DESCR)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Crotalaria sagittalis Highway 11, 44-45 mile marker, Kau district, along roadside Preserved_Specimen Bio, K.F. 10039 Hawaii BISH 2001-05-30
2 Crotalaria sagittalis Hawaii Volcanoes Nat'l Park, along fencline with Kapapala Ranch near Halfway House, Ka'u District. Uncommon in native shrubland with scattered Metrosideros polymorpha trees. Preserved_Specimen Subshrub with prominent stipules, pale yellow fls, and smooth dark frt. Pratt, L.W. 2779 Hawaii BISH 1994-05-31
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