Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
arenicola
ID:
196475

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Vig.) Du Puy

Source:
ildis

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.50: 582 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195804



Common Names

  • Arenicola Senna
  • Arenicola Cassia
  • Arenicola Senna


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Synonyms

  • Cassia mimosoides arenicola R.Vig. [valid]

Description

Chamaecrista arenicola (also called Sandy Chamaecrista, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands. It is a small shrub with pinnate leaves and yellow flowers. Its fruits are flat, oblong pods.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista arenicola is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, malaria, and other illnesses. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chamaecrista arenicola sub. dunensis (R.Vig.) Du Puy
Chamaecrista arenicola sub. arenicola

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: yellow, pea-like, with five petals. Seed: brown, flat, and oval-shaped. Seedlings: have two cotyledons, and the first true leaves are pinnately compound.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista arenicola is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Chamaecrista arenicola

Chamaecrista arenicola is native to Madagascar and can also be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

Chamaecrista arenicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista arenicola?

Chamaecrista arenicola

What is the common name of Chamaecrista arenicola?

Sand Cassia

What is the natural habitat of Chamaecrista arenicola?

Dry deciduous forests and scrublands

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

David J. Du Puy (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Du Puy' in the authors string.
René Viguier (1880-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Vig.' in the authors string.