Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
desvauxii
ID:
176174

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Collad.) Killip

Source:
ildis

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Brittonia3: 165 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175503



Common Names

  • Desvaux's Cassia
  • Desvaux's Partridge Pea
  • Desvaux's Sensitive Plant


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Synonyms

  • Cassia desvauxii Collad. [valid]
  • Chamaecrista tetraphylla (Desv.) Britton & Rose ex Britton & Killip [illegitimate]
  • Cassia tetraphylla Desv. [illegitimate]

Description

Chamaecrista desvauxii (also called Desvaux'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 white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chamaecrista desvauxii var. brevipes (Benth.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista desvauxii var. latifolia (Benth.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista desvauxii var. linearis (H.S.Irwin) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista desvauxii var. malacophylla (Vogel) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista desvauxii var. mollissima (Benth.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista desvauxii var. pirebebuiensis (Chodat & Hassl.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista desvauxii var. saxatilis (Amshoff) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista desvauxii var. triumviralis H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista desvauxii var. latistipula (Benth.) G.P.Lewis
Chamaecrista desvauxii var. chapadicola H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista desvauxii var. circumdata H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista desvauxii var. graminea H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista desvauxii var. modesta H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista desvauxii var. peronadenia H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista desvauxii var. desvauxii
Chamaecrista desvauxii var. piptostegia H.S.Irwin & Barneby

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamaecrista desvauxii 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 desvauxii is a perennial herb native to tropical America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. It prefers full sun and should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Chamaecrista desvauxii

Chamaecrista desvauxii is found in tropical forests from Mexico to Bolivia.

Chamaecrista desvauxii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista desvauxii?

Chamaecrista desvauxii

What is the common name of Chamaecrista desvauxii?

Desvaux's Chamaecrista

What is the family of Chamaecrista desvauxii?

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

Ellsworth Paine Killip (1890-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Killip' in the authors string.
Louis Théodore Frederic Colladon (1792-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Collad.' in the authors string.