Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
mimosoides
ID:
187673

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Greene

Source:
ildis

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Pittonia4: 27 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187002



Common Names

  • Chamaecrista
  • Partridge Pea
  • Sensitive Partridge Pea


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Synonyms

  • Cassia mimosoides L. [valid]
  • Cassia angustissima Lam. [valid]
  • Cassia sensitiva Roxb. [unknown]
  • Cassia filipendula Bojer [deprecated]
  • Cassia procumbens sensu Stickman, non L. [deprecated]
  • Cassia capensis humifusa Ghesq. [unknown]
  • Nictitella mimosoides (L.) Raf. [valid]
  • Senna sensitiva Roxb. [valid]
  • Senna tenella Roxb. [valid]
  • Cassia amoena Buch.-Ham. [invalid]
  • Cassia gracillima Welw. [valid]
  • Cassia guineensis G.Don [valid]
  • Cassia leschenaultii Wall. [invalid]
  • Cassia myriophylla Wall. [invalid]
  • Cassia roxburghiana Graham [invalid]
  • Cassia thunbergiana Blume ex Miq. [valid]
  • Cassia hecatophylla DC. [valid]
  • Cassia filipendula Bojer [valid]
  • Chamaecrista angustissima (Lam.) Greene [valid]
  • Chamaecrista hecatophylla (DC. ex Callad.) Greene [valid]
  • Cassia chamaecrista auricoma Kuntze [valid]
  • Cassia auricoma glabra Ghesq. [valid]
  • Cassia mimosoides glabriuscula Ghesq. [valid]
  • Cassia microphylla guineensis DC. [unknown]
  • Cassia microphylla senegalensis DC. [unknown]
  • Cassia geminata Vahl ex DC. [unknown]
  • Cassia microphylla Willd. [unknown]

Description

Chamaecrista mimosoides (also called Partridge Pea, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Americas. It has pinnately compound leaves, and its flowers are yellow and fragrant. Its fruits are pods containing several seeds. It grows in sunny, dry habitats, such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista mimosoides is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, such as fever, rheumatism, and stomach pain. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamaecrista mimosoides has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista mimosoides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C. It can be propagated from seed in the spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a moist medium such as sand or vermiculite. Once germinated, the seedlings can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden.

Where to Find Chamaecrista mimosoides

Chamaecrista mimosoides can be found in Central and South America.

Chamaecrista mimosoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista mimosoides?

Chamaecrista mimosoides

What is the common name of Chamaecrista mimosoides?

Partridge pea

What is the family of Chamaecrista mimosoides?

Fabaceae

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.