Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
depauperata
ID:
1280951

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


Searching for Chamaecrista depauperata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

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.

Searching for Chamaecrista depauperata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

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

References

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.