Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
caiapo
ID:
179330

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.35: 656 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178659



Common Names

  • Caiapo Partridge Pea
  • Wild Sensitive Pea
  • Wild Senna


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Description

Chamaecrista caiapo (also called Caiapo Partridge Pea, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the southeastern United States and northern Mexico. Its habitats include dry open woods, prairies, roadsides, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista caiapo is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and as a medicinal plant. It is also used for erosion control, as a soil stabilizer, and as a green manure crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chamaecrista caiapo 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 caiapo is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Chamaecrista caiapo

Chamaecrista caiapo is found in the Brazilian states of Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul.

Chamaecrista caiapo FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista caiapo?

Chamaecrista caiapo

What is the common name of Chamaecrista caiapo?

Caiapo Partridge Pea

What is the family of Chamaecrista caiapo?

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: 910230-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001057244
The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-13048781: Originally associated with wfo-0001057244
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-13048781: Originally associated with wfo-0001057244
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.