Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
macambensis
ID:
600062

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Barreto & Yakovlev

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad)77: 100 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000599394



Common Names

  • Macambensis Partridge Pea
  • Macambensis Sensitive Pea
  • Macambensis Partridge Pea


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Description

Chamaecrista macambensis (also called Macamb Partridge Pea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are alternate, pinnately compound, and entire. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, in open and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista macambensis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chamaecrista macambensis var. pubescens A.Barreto & Yakovlev
Chamaecrista macambensis var. macambensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chamaecrista macambensis is yellow, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single stem and small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista macambensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist medium. The plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and in well-draining soil. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Chamaecrista macambensis

Chamaecrista macambensis can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Chamaecrista macambensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista macambensis?

Chamaecrista macambensis

What is the natural habitat of Chamaecrista macambensis?

Tropical and subtropical forests

What are the common names of Chamaecrista macambensis?

Coffee Weed, Partridge Pea

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

Gennady Yakovlev (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yakovlev' in the authors string.
Adelaida Barreto Valdés: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Barreto' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:968329-1: Based on the initial data import