Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
foederalis
ID:
179270

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.S.Irwin & Barneby) H.S.Irwin & Barneby

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.35: 653 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178599



Common Names

  • Foederalis Partridge Pea
  • Foederalis Cassia
  • Foederalis Sensitive Pea


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Description

Chamaecrista foederalis (also called Wild Sensitive Plant, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Americas. It typically grows to a height of 0.3-1 m and has pinnately compound leaves with 5-9 leaflets. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista foederalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Chamaecrista foederalis is yellow and has 5 petals. The seed is a small, flat, black and glossy. The seedlings are usually erect with two cotyledons and two true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista foederalis is a perennial herb that is native to the southeastern United States. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall in well-draining soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant prefers full sun and moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Chamaecrista foederalis

Chamaecrista foederalis is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida, and north to Virginia and Maryland. It is found in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands, prairies, and roadsides.

Chamaecrista foederalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista foederalis?

Chamaecrista foederalis

What is the common name of Chamaecrista foederalis?

Foederal sensitive pea

What is the family of Chamaecrista foederalis?

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

IPNI record: 910280-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001057224
The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-13048722: Originally associated with wfo-0001057224
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-13048722: Originally associated with wfo-0001057224
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.