Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
acicularis
ID:
1545285

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Cota, Rando & L.P.Queiroz

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2021

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 46(4): 964 (2021)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000026043



Common Names

  • Chamaecrista acicularis
  • Acicularis Chamaecrista
  • Chamaecrista


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Description

Chamaecrista acicularis (also called Acicularis, among many other common names) is a small, annual herb native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves that are green to yellow in color and grow in a rosette pattern. The plant is found in moist, tropical forests and is shade-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista acicularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for construction and furniture making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamaecrista acicularis has small yellow flowers that are cup-shaped and have four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista acicularis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded crown. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or air layering.

Where to Find Chamaecrista acicularis

Chamaecrista acicularis is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, and Oaxaca.

Chamaecrista acicularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista acicularis?

Chamaecrista acicularis

What is the common name of Chamaecrista acicularis?

Needle-leaf Partridge Pea

What is the natural habitat of Chamaecrista acicularis?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

Species in the Chamaecrista genus

Chamaecrista comosa, Chamaecrista grantii, Chamaecrista kirkii, Chamaecrista nigricans, Chamaecrista stricta, Chamaecrista rotundifolia, Chamaecrista usambarensis, Chamaecrista nictitans, Chamaecrista chrysosepala, Chamaecrista didyma, Chamaecrista glischrodes, Chamaecrista hatschbachii, Chamaecrista incurvata, Chamaecrista onusta, Chamaecrista aspidiifolia, Chamaecrista bahiae, Chamaecrista calycioides, Chamaecrista chamaecristoides, Chamaecrista deeringiana, Chamaecrista desvauxii, Chamaecrista diphylla, Chamaecrista flexuosa, Chamaecrista glandulosa, Chamaecrista greggii, Chamaecrista lineata, Chamaecrista obcordata, Chamaecrista pedicellaris, Chamaecrista pilosa, Chamaecrista portoricensis, Chamaecrista pygmaea, Chamaecrista roraimae, Chamaecrista rufa, Chamaecrista serpens, Chamaecrista supplex, Chamaecrista trichopoda, Chamaecrista adiantifolia, Chamaecrista anceps, Chamaecrista aristata, Chamaecrista atroglandulosa, Chamaecrista basifolia, Chamaecrista boyanii, Chamaecrista bucherae, Chamaecrista compitalis, Chamaecrista cordistipula, Chamaecrista coriacea, Chamaecrista cuprea, Chamaecrista cavalcantina, Chamaecrista choriophylla, Chamaecrista cathartica, Chamaecrista catharticoides,

Species in the Fabaceae family