Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
apoucouita
ID:
182911

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aubl.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.35: 642 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000182240



Common Names

  • Apoucouita Partridge Pea
  • Partridge Pea
  • Wild Sensitive Plant


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Synonyms

  • Cassia apoucouita Aubl. [valid]
  • Cassia solimoesensis H.S.Irwin [valid]
  • Cassia acuminata Willd. [illegitimate]

Description

Chamaecrista apoucouita (also called Apoucouita sensitive plant, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is found in dry habitats, such as grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista apoucouita is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a windbreak or a hedge. The leaves of this plant can be used to make a tea with medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamaecrista apoucouita has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista apoucouita is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Chamaecrista apoucouita

Chamaecrista apoucouita is native to Peru and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Chamaecrista apoucouita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista apoucouita?

Chamaecrista apoucouita

What is the common name of Chamaecrista apoucouita?

Apoucouita Chamaecrista

What is the natural habitat of Chamaecrista apoucouita?

Tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests

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

References

Jean Baptiste Christophore Fusée Aublet (1723-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubl.' in the authors string.
Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.
Howard Samuel Irwin (1928-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.S.Irwin' in the authors string.