Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
deeringiana
ID:
176172

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pennell

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175501



Common Names

  • Deeringiana Partridge Pea
  • Deeringiana Partridge-Pea
  • Chamaecrista deeringiana


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Description

Chamaecrista deeringiana (also called Deering's Chamaecrista, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It is found in dry, open woods, thickets, and roadsides. It has trifoliate leaves and small purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista deeringiana is used as a cover crop and as a forage crop for livestock. It is also used for soil conservation and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamaecrista deeringiana has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista deeringiana is a perennial herb that is native to the southeastern United States. It is easily propagated from seed and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. It can be propagated from cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Chamaecrista deeringiana

Chamaecrista deeringiana is native to Central and South America, from Mexico to Bolivia.

Chamaecrista deeringiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista deeringiana?

Chamaecrista deeringiana

What is the common name of Chamaecrista deeringiana?

Deering's Chamaecrista

What is the family of Chamaecrista deeringiana?

Fabaceae

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

Francis W. Pennell (1886-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pennell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:54453-2: Based on the initial data import