Status:
valid
Authors:
(Harms) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Source:
ildis
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.35: 658 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178685
Common Names
- Chamaecrista Crommyotricha
- Crommyotricha Wild Sensitive Plant
- Crommyotricha Partridge Pea
Synonyms
- Cassia crommyotricha Harms [valid]
Description
Chamaecrista crommyotricha (also called Gray-Haired Partridge Pea, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can grow up to 30 cm in height. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in dry, sandy soils. It has yellow flowers with a white center and narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Chamaecrista crommyotricha is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chamaecrista crommyotricha 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chamaecrista crommyotricha is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season. Prune the plant in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Chamaecrista crommyotricha
Chamaecrista crommyotricha is native to the southeastern United States. It can be found in dry, sandy habitats, such as sandhills and dunes.
Chamaecrista crommyotricha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista crommyotricha?
Chamaecrista crommyotricha
What is the family of Chamaecrista crommyotricha?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Chamaecrista crommyotricha?
Crommyotricha Partridge Pea
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