Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
brachyblepharis
ID:
179308

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.35: 655 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178637



Common Names

  • Short-Eyelash Partridge Pea
  • Brachyblepharis Partridge Pea
  • Eyelash Partridge Pea


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Synonyms

  • Cassia brachyblepharis Harms [valid]

Description

Chamaecrista brachyblepharis (also called Narrow-Eyelid Partridge Pea, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can grow up to 30 cm in height. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in dry, sandy soils. It has yellow flowers with a white center and narrow, oblong leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista brachyblepharis has many uses. It is used as a food source, for medicinal purposes, and as a fuel. The leaves can be eaten as a vegetable or brewed into a tea. The plant is also used to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chamaecrista brachyblepharis is a yellow-green, pea-like flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened oval. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista brachyblepharis is a perennial herb native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall in well-draining soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant prefers full sun and moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Chamaecrista brachyblepharis

Chamaecrista brachyblepharis is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Chamaecrista brachyblepharis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista brachyblepharis?

Chamaecrista brachyblepharis

What is the common name of Chamaecrista brachyblepharis?

Short-lidded Partridge Pea

What is the family of Chamaecrista brachyblepharis?

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

Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
Howard Samuel Irwin (1928-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.S.Irwin' in the authors string.