Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
decora
ID:
1034821

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.S.Irwin & Barneby) Conc., L.P.Queiroz & G.P.Lewis

Source:
tro

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol.270: 204 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034159



Common Names

  • Chamaecrista decora
  • Decora Chamaecrista
  • Decora Partridge Pea


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Description

Chamaecrista decora (also called Decora Chamaecrista, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous shrub native to South America. It has an upright, spreading habit and is usually found in dry, sandy soils in open woodland, scrub and grassland.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista decora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for windbreaks and soil erosion control. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamaecrista decora has yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped legume. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista decora is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. The seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and lightly covered with soil. Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Chamaecrista decora

Chamaecrista decora is native to South America and can be found in open grasslands and scrublands.

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

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.
Gwilym Peter Lewis (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.P.Lewis' in the authors string.
Luciano Paganucci de Queiroz (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.P.Queiroz' in the authors string.
Adilva de Souza Conceição (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Conc.' in the authors string.