Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
machaeriifolia
ID:
179227

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.35: 649 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178556



Common Names

  • Machaeriifolia Partridge Pea
  • Machaeriifolia Sensitive Pea
  • Machaeriifolia Pea


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Synonyms

  • Cassia machaeriifolia Benth. [valid]
  • Cassia malacotricha Harms [valid]

Description

Chamaecrista machaeriifolia (also called Machaerium Chamaecrista, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to tropical regions of South America. It has large, dark green leaves and yellow flowers. It typically grows in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista machaeriifolia can be used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a forage crop for livestock. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Chamaecrista machaeriifolia has white flowers with yellow centers. Seed: Chamaecrista machaeriifolia has small, black seeds. Seedlings: Chamaecrista machaeriifolia seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista machaeriifolia is a warm-season annual that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in early spring. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Chamaecrista machaeriifolia

Chamaecrista machaeriifolia can be found in Central and South America.

Chamaecrista machaeriifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista machaeriifolia?

Chamaecrista machaeriifolia

What is the common name of Chamaecrista machaeriifolia?

Macheeri-Leaf Sensitive Pea

What is the natural habitat of Chamaecrista machaeriifolia?

Dry areas of the southwestern United States

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 Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
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.