Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
longipes
ID:
1034824

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Domin) Pedley

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia12: 197 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034162



Common Names

  • Chamaecrista longipes
  • Longipes Chamaecrista
  • Longipes Partridge Pea


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Description

Chamaecrista longipes (also called Longipes Chamaecrista, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous shrub native to South America. It has an upright, spreading habit and is usually found in dry, sandy soils in open woodland, scrub and grassland.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista longipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for windbreaks and soil erosion control. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamaecrista longipes has yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped legume. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista longipes is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. The seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and lightly covered with soil. Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Chamaecrista longipes

Chamaecrista longipes is native to South America and can be found in open grasslands 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

Karel Domin (1882-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domin' in the authors string.
Leslie Pedley (1930-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pedley' in the authors string.