Status:
valid
Authors:
H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Source:
ildis
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Brittonia31: 151 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174881
Common Names
- Chamaecrista glischrodes
- Glischrod's Partridge Pea
- Glischrod's Sensitive Pea
Description
Chamaecrista glischrodes (also called Glistening 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 glischrodes 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 glischrodes 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chamaecrista glischrodes is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. 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 glischrodes
Chamaecrista glischrodes can be found in Central and South America, including Mexico, Costa Rica, and Panama.
Chamaecrista glischrodes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista glischrodes?
Chamaecrista glischrodes
What are the common names of Chamaecrista glischrodes?
Glischrodes Chamaecrista
What is the natural habitat of Chamaecrista glischrodes?
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