Status:
valid
Authors:
Conc., L.P.Queiroz & G.P.Lewis
Source:
tro
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Sitientibus, Ciênc. Biol.1: 114 (2001 publ. 2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280289
Common Names
- Chamaecrista depauperata
- Depauperata Chamaecrista
- Depauperata Partridge Pea
Description
Chamaecrista depauperata (also called Depauperate Chamaecrista, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Colombia. It grows in tropical and subtropical dry shrubland, tropical and subtropical moist shrubland, and tropical and subtropical dry lowland grassland.
Uses & Benefits
Chamaecrista depauperata is used in traditional Brazilian medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an herbal remedy for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chamaecrista depauperata is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is small, black and round. The seedling is small and has a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chamaecrista depauperata is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position and is drought tolerant. It can be pruned to shape and is suitable for container growing.
Where to Find Chamaecrista depauperata
Chamaecrista depauperata can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Chamaecrista depauperata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista depauperata?
Chamaecrista depauperata
What type of plant is Chamaecrista depauperata?
It is a species of legume in the family Fabaceae.
Where is Chamaecrista depauperata found?
It is found in Colombia and Venezuela.
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