Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
carobinha
ID:
179412

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.35: 661 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178741



Common Names

  • Carobinha Cassia
  • Carobinha Partridge Pea
  • Carobinha Sensitive Plant


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Description

Chamaecrista carobinha (also called Carobinha Sensitive Pea, among many other common names) is a small annual herb that grows up to 40 cm in height. It has trifoliate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Brazil, and is found in open woods, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista carobinha is used as a medicinal plant, for fodder, and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chamaecrista carobinha is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista carobinha is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soil types, but it prefers sandy or loamy soils. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Chamaecrista carobinha

Chamaecrista carobinha can be found in the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Chamaecrista carobinha FAQ

What are the common names of Chamaecrista carobinha?

Carobinha, Carob Tree

What is the natural habitat of Chamaecrista carobinha?

Chamaecrista carobinha is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

What are the uses of Chamaecrista carobinha?

Chamaecrista carobinha is used for its edible fruits, medicinal properties, and as an ornamental plant.

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: 910234-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001057268
The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-13048857: Originally associated with wfo-0001057268
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-13048857: Originally associated with wfo-0001057268
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.