Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
auris-zerdae
ID:
179255

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.35: 651 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178584



Common Names

  • Zerd's Sensitive Plant
  • Zerd's Pea
  • Zerd's Senna


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Description

Chamaecrista auris-zerdae (also called Zerda's Partridge Pea, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to the Americas, from the United States to Argentina. It grows in open areas, such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista auris-zerdae is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista auris-zerdae can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be placed in a well-drained soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Chamaecrista auris-zerdae

Chamaecrista auris-zerdae is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.

Chamaecrista auris-zerdae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista auris-zerdae?

Chamaecrista auris-zerdae

What is the common name of Chamaecrista auris-zerdae?

Ear-zerdae sensitive pea

What is the family of Chamaecrista auris-zerdae?

Fabaceae

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: 910213-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001057220
The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-13048709: Originally associated with wfo-0001057220
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-13048709: Originally associated with wfo-0001057220
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.