Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
caribaea
ID:
179123

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Northr.) Britton

Source:
ildis

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club44: 8 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178452



Common Names

  • Chamaecrista Caribaea
  • Caribaea Chamaecrista
  • Caribaea Tree


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Synonyms

  • Cassia caribaea Northr. [valid]

Description

Chamaecrista caribaea (also called Caribbean Partridge Pea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to the Americas. It has yellow flowers and pinnate leaves with up to 11 leaflets. It grows in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista caribaea is used as a food source for livestock, as a green manure crop, and as a soil improver. Its leaves can be used as a tea substitute and as a medicinal plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chamaecrista caribaea var. inaguensis (Britton) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista caribaea var. lucayana (Britton) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista caribaea var. caribaea

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Chamaecrista caribaea is yellow with 5 petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista caribaea is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by cuttings or division.

Where to Find Chamaecrista caribaea

Chamaecrista caribaea can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Chamaecrista caribaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista caribaea?

Chamaecrista caribaea

What are the common names of Chamaecrista caribaea?

Caribbean sensitive pea and Caribbean partridge pea

What is the natural habitat of Chamaecrista caribaea?

Chamaecrista caribaea is found in open woods, thickets, and disturbed areas

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

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Alice Belle Northrop (1864-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Northr.' in the authors string.