Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
imbricans
ID:
179268

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-0000178597



Common Names

  • Imbricated Partridge Pea
  • Imbricated Cassia
  • Imbricated Sensitive Pea


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Description

Chamaecrista imbricans (also called Imbricate Partridge Pea, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to the Americas, from the United States to Argentina. It grows in open areas, such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista imbricans 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 imbricans 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 imbricans can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be placed in a well-drained soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Chamaecrista imbricans

Chamaecrista imbricans 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 imbricans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista imbricans?

Chamaecrista imbricans

What is the common name of Chamaecrista imbricans?

Imbricate sensitive pea

What is the family of Chamaecrista imbricans?

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: 910294-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001057223
The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-13048721: Originally associated with wfo-0001057223
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-13048721: Originally associated with wfo-0001057223
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.