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-0000178733
Common Names
- Chapada Partridge Pea
- Chapada Sensitive Pea
- Chapada Wild Sensitive Pea
Description
Chamaecrista chapadae (also called Chapada 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 chapadae is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a forage crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chamaecrista chapadae 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chamaecrista chapadae 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 chapadae
Chamaecrista chapadae is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Bahia, Goiás, and Minas Gerais.
Chamaecrista chapadae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista chapadae?
Chamaecrista chapadae
What is the common name of Chamaecrista chapadae?
Chapada Partridge Pea
Where is Chamaecrista chapadae found?
It is found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Virginia.
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