Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Barreto & Yakovlev
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad)75: 893 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000599396
Common Names
- Marianensis Partridge Pea
- Marianensis Sensitive Pea
- Marianensis Partridge Pea
Description
Chamaecrista marianensis (also called Marian 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 marianensis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chamaecrista marianensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chamaecrista marianensis 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 marianensis
Chamaecrista marianensis can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Chamaecrista marianensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista marianensis?
Chamaecrista marianensis
What is the natural habitat of Chamaecrista marianensis?
Tropical and subtropical forests
What are the common names of Chamaecrista marianensis?
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