Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
blanchetii
ID:
509413

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Conc., L.P.Queiroz & G.P.Lewis

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol.270: 204 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508745



Common Names

  • Chamaecrista blanchetii
  • Blanchet's Chamaecrista
  • Blanchetii Chamaecrista


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Synonyms

  • Chamaecrista cytisoides blanchetii (Benth.) Govaerts [valid]
  • Cassia cytisoides blanchetii (Benth.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby [valid]
  • Cassia blanchetii Benth. [valid]

Description

Chamaecrista blanchetii (also called Blanchet's Partridge Pea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is an annual herb that grows up to 50 cm tall. Its leaves are pinnately compound, and its flowers are yellow. It is native to the southeastern United States, and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista blanchetii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can be used to stabilize slopes and reduce erosion. It is also used for revegetation projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista blanchetii is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. It should be grown in full sun to partial shade and requires regular watering.

Where to Find Chamaecrista blanchetii

Chamaecrista blanchetii can be found in Central America.

Chamaecrista blanchetii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista blanchetii?

Chamaecrista blanchetii

What type of plant is Chamaecrista blanchetii?

Tropical shrub

Where is Chamaecrista blanchetii native to?

Central and South America

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Gwilym Peter Lewis (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.P.Lewis' in the authors string.
Luciano Paganucci de Queiroz (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.P.Queiroz' in the authors string.
Adilva de Souza Conceição (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Conc.' in the authors string.