Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
horizontalis
ID:
1515236

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.R.Franck

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2021

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas15: 48 (2021)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000002857



Common Names

  • Chamaecrista horizontalis
  • Horizontalis Chamaecrista
  • Chamaecrista Horizontalis


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Description

Chamaecrista horizontalis (also called Chamaecrista-horizontal, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 6 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and lanceolate with entire margins. Its flowers are yellow and its fruits are globose and red. It is found in humid forests, in areas with high rainfall.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista horizontalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its timber, which is used in furniture making and for firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Chamaecrista horizontalis are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round in shape. The seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista horizontalis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be dug up and divided into smaller sections, each with at least one shoot and some roots. The divisions should be replanted immediately.

Where to Find Chamaecrista horizontalis

Chamaecrista horizontalis can be found in the Cerrado region of Brazil.

Chamaecrista horizontalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista horizontalis?

Chamaecrista horizontalis

What is the common name of Chamaecrista horizontalis?

Horizontal Chamaecrista

What is the natural habitat of Chamaecrista horizontalis?

It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands in North America

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