Chamaecrista maritima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maritima
ID:
600065
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pedley
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia12: 196 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000599397
Common Names
- Maritima Partridge Pea
- Maritima Sensitive Pea
- Maritima Partridge Pea
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Chamaecrista maritima (also called Maritime 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 maritima is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas, and its leaves can be used as a mulch to protect the soil from erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chamaecrista maritima 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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Chamaecrista maritima 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 maritima
Chamaecrista maritima can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Chamaecrista maritima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista maritima?
Chamaecrista maritima
What is the natural habitat of Chamaecrista maritima?
Tropical and subtropical forests
What are the common names of Chamaecrista maritima?
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
Leslie Pedley (1930-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pedley' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1002050-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Chamaecrista maritima Pedley: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.