Are Crotalaria and Genista both types of shrubs?
Crotalaria Crotalaria is a genus of herbaceous plants and woody shrubs in the Family Fabaceae (Subfamily Faboideae) commonly known as rattlepods. The "Crotalaria" genus includes about 500 species of herbs and shrubs. Africa is the continent with a majority of "Crotalaria" species (approximately 400 species). "Crotalaria" are mainly found in damp grassland, especially in floodplains, depressions and along edges of swamps and rivers, but also in deciduous bush land, roadsides and fields. Some species of "Crotalaria" are grown as ornamentals. The common name rattlepod or rattlebox is derived from the fact that the seeds become loose in the pod as they mature, and rattle when the pod is shaken. The name derives from the Ancient Greek κρόταλον , meaning "castanet", and is the same root as the name for the rattlesnakes ("Crotalus").
Ixora Ixora is a genus of flowering plants in the Rubiaceae family. It is the only genus in the tribe Ixoreae. It consists of tropical evergreen trees and shrubs and holds around 545 species. Though native to the tropical and subtropical areas throughout the world, its centre of diversity is in Tropical Asia. "Ixora" also grows commonly in subtropical climates in the United States, such as Florida where it is commonly known as "West Indian Jasmine". Other common names include "viruchi", "rangan", "kheme", "ponna", "chann tanea", "techi", "pan", "siantan", "jarum-jarum/jejarum", "jungle flame", "jungle geranium" among others. The plants possess leathery leaves, ranging from 3 to 6 inches in length, and produce large clusters of tiny flowers in the summer. Members of Ixora prefer acidic soil, and are suitable choices for bonsai. It is also a popular choice for hedges in parts of South East Asia. In tropical climates they flower year round and are commonly used in Hindu worship, as well as in ayurveda and Indian folk medicine.