Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
howardii
ID:
1427495

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Cota & Rando

Source:
WCVP Fabaceae

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa469: 49 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443660



Common Names

  • Howardii Chamaecrista
  • Howardii Partridge Pea
  • Howardii Sensitive Plant


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Description

Chamaecrista howardii (also called Howard's cassia, among many other common names) is a shrub species of the genus Chamaecrista in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Brazil, and is found in tropical and subtropical rainforests. It grows in moist habitats such as lowland forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista howardii is used for erosion control, as an ornamental plant, and for making paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chamaecrista howardii is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, hard, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small and have yellowish-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista howardii is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Chamaecrista howardii

Chamaecrista howardii is native to Central and South America.

Chamaecrista howardii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista howardii?

Chamaecrista howardii

What are the common names of Chamaecrista howardii?

Howard's chamaecrista

What is the natural habitat of Chamaecrista howardii?

Dry, rocky slopes, scrubland, and open woodlands

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

Juliana Gastaldello Rando: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rando' in the authors string.
Matheus Martins Teixeira Cota: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Cota' in the authors string.