Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
didyma
ID:
175551

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.S.Irwin & Barneby

Source:
ildis

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Brittonia31: 153 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174880



Common Names

  • Chamaecrista didyma
  • Twinleaf Partridge Pea
  • Twinleaf Sensitive Pea


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Description

Chamaecrista didyma (also called Twin-leaf Partridge Pea, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista didyma has been used as a medicinal plant, as a source of food, and as a source of fiber for making rope and baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamaecrista didyma has yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seed is small, dark brown and flat. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista didyma is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it once a month.

Where to Find Chamaecrista didyma

Chamaecrista didyma can be found in Central and South America, including Mexico, Costa Rica, and Panama.

Chamaecrista didyma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista didyma?

Chamaecrista didyma

What are the common names of Chamaecrista didyma?

Twin-leaved Chamaecrista

What is the natural habitat of Chamaecrista didyma?

Dry tropical forests

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

Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.
Howard Samuel Irwin (1928-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.S.Irwin' in the authors string.