Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
kleinii
ID:
204088

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wight & Arn.) V.Singh

Source:
ildis

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
J. Econ. Taxon. Bot.16: 600 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000203417



Common Names

  • Chamaecrista kleinii
  • Klein's Chamaecrista
  • Klein's Partridge Pea


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Synonyms

  • Cassia kleinii Wight & Arn. [valid]
  • Cassia kleinii pilosa Thwaites [unknown]

Description

Chamaecrista kleinii (also called Klein's Sensitive Plant, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to India and Southeast Asia. It has yellow flowers and grows to a height of 3-4 feet. It is found in tropical and subtropical areas, and prefers dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista kleinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, boils, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamaecrista kleinii has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, slender seed pod. The seedlings have a pair of leaves with a pointed tip and a thin stem. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista kleinii is a small, erect shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Chamaecrista kleinii

Chamaecrista kleinii is native to India and can be found in dry deciduous forests, scrub forests, and wastelands.

Chamaecrista kleinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista kleinii?

Chamaecrista kleinii

What is the common name of Chamaecrista kleinii?

Klein's Chamaecrista

What is the natural habitat of Chamaecrista kleinii?

Dry deciduous 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

References

George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.
Vijendra Singh (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.Singh' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:972210-1: Based on the initial data import