Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
aspleniifolia
ID:
179219

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ildis

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Brittonia31: 155 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178548



Common Names

  • Chamaecrista
  • Spleenwort
  • Partridge-Pea


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Description

Chamaecrista aspleniifolia (also called Spleenwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southeastern United States. It has bright yellow flowers and grows in open woodlands and prairies. It prefers moist, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista aspleniifolia can be used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a forage crop for livestock. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Chamaecrista aspleniifolia has white flowers with yellow centers. Seed: Chamaecrista aspleniifolia has small, black seeds. Seedlings: Chamaecrista aspleniifolia seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista aspleniifolia is a warm-season annual that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in early spring. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Chamaecrista aspleniifolia

Chamaecrista aspleniifolia is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in wetland areas and along streams.

Chamaecrista aspleniifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista aspleniifolia?

Chamaecrista aspleniifolia

What is the common name of Chamaecrista aspleniifolia?

Fern-Leaf Sensitive Pea

What is the natural habitat of Chamaecrista aspleniifolia?

Dry areas of the southwestern United States

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

IPNI record: 485766-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001057208
The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-13048673: Originally associated with wfo-0001057208
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-13048673: Originally associated with wfo-0001057208
Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' 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.