Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
guanensis
ID:
600052

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Barreto & Yakovlev

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad)75: 892 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000599384



Common Names

  • Guanensis Partridge Pea
  • Guanensis Sensitive Pea
  • Guanensis Partridge Pea


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Description

Chamaecrista guanensis (also called Guan Partridge Pea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are alternate, pinnately compound, and entire. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, in open and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista guanensis 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

Flower: Chamaecrista guanensis has white flowers with yellow centers. Seed: The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista guanensis 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 guanensis

Chamaecrista guanensis can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Chamaecrista guanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista guanensis?

Chamaecrista guanensis

What is the common name of Chamaecrista guanensis?

Guanacaste Bean

What type of plant is Chamaecrista guanensis?

A legume

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

Gennady Yakovlev (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yakovlev' in the authors string.
Adelaida Barreto Valdés: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Barreto' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:940058-1: Based on the initial data import