Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
labouriauae
ID:
1057907

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.S.Irwin & Barneby) H.S.Irwin & Barneby

Source:
tro

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 35: 656 1982

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001057245



Common Names

  • Chamaecrista labouriauae
  • Labouriau's Sensitive Pea
  • Labouriau's Partridge Pea


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Description

Chamaecrista labouriauae (also called Labouriau's Partridge Pea, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southeastern United States. It can reach heights of up to 2 feet and has pinnately compound leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista labouriauae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used in carpentry and furniture making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamaecrista labouriauae has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista labouriauae is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Chamaecrista labouriauae

Chamaecrista labouriauae can be found in Central and South 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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-13048783: Based on the initial data import
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.