Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
deserti
ID:
600037

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pedley

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia12: 196 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000599369



Common Names

  • Desert Chamaecrista
  • Desert Partridge Pea
  • Desert Pea


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Description

Chamaecrista deserti (also called Desert Partridge Pea, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is typically found in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista deserti has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chamaecrista deserti is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista deserti is an annual plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by sowing the seeds directly into the soil in early spring. The seeds should be covered lightly with soil and watered regularly. The plant can also be propagated by division of the roots in the spring.

Where to Find Chamaecrista deserti

Chamaecrista deserti is native to Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru. It can be found in dry, sandy soils in the mountains and hills of these countries.

Chamaecrista deserti FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista deserti?

Chamaecrista deserti

What are the common names of Chamaecrista deserti?

Desert's Chamaecrista

What is the natural habitat of Chamaecrista deserti?

Found in Mexico in dry grasslands and rocky slopes

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