Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
lateriticola
ID:
196490

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Vig.) Du Puy

Source:
ildis

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.50: 583 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195819



Common Names

  • Chamaecrista lateriticola
  • Chamaecrista lateritica
  • Chamaecrista lateritica var. lateriticola


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Synonyms

  • Cassia mimosoides lateriticola R.Vig. [unknown]

Description

Chamaecrista lateriticola (also called Lateritic Chamaecrista, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands. It is a small shrub with pinnate leaves and yellow flowers. Its fruits are flat, oblong pods.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista lateriticola is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, malaria, and other illnesses. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: yellow, pea-like, with five petals. Seed: brown, flat, and oval-shaped. Seedlings: have two cotyledons, and the first true leaves are pinnately compound.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista lateriticola is a shrub or small tree native to Madagascar. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a warm, humid environment. Once established, it should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.

Where to Find Chamaecrista lateriticola

Chamaecrista lateriticola is native to Madagascar and can also be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

Chamaecrista lateriticola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista lateriticola?

Chamaecrista lateriticola

What is the common name of Chamaecrista lateriticola?

Lateritic Cassia

What is the natural habitat of Chamaecrista lateriticola?

Dry deciduous forests and scrublands

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

David J. Du Puy (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Du Puy' in the authors string.
René Viguier (1880-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Vig.' in the authors string.