Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
caracensis
ID:
179593

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.35: 659 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178922



Common Names

  • Caracas Chamaecrista
  • Caracas Sensitive Pea
  • Caracas Partridge Pea


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Description

Chamaecrista caracensis (also called Caracas Chamaecrista, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It grows up to 1.5 m tall and has yellow-green flowers that bloom in the summer. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is found in open woodlands and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista caracensis is used as an ornamental plant, as it has a beautiful yellow flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamaecrista caracensis has small yellow flowers that are held in clusters of up to 10. The seed is a flat, dark brown, hard-coated legume. The seedlings are slender and have a long taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista caracensis is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it takes a long time for the plant to reach maturity.

Where to Find Chamaecrista caracensis

Chamaecrista caracensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Chamaecrista caracensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista caracensis?

Chamaecrista caracensis

What is the common name of Chamaecrista caracensis?

Caracas Chamaecrista

What is the natural habitat of Chamaecrista caracensis?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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: 910233-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001060043
The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-13062807: Originally associated with wfo-0001060043
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-13062807: Originally associated with wfo-0001060043
Paul Hermann Wilhelm Taubert (1862-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taub.' 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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:910233-1: Based on the initial data import