Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
neesiana
ID:
179271

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.35: 653 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178600



Common Names

  • Nees' Partridge Pea
  • Nees' Cassia
  • Nees' Sensitive Pea


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Synonyms

  • Cassia neesiana Benth. [valid]

Description

Chamaecrista neesiana (also called Nees' Sensitive Plant, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Americas. It typically grows to a height of 0.3-1 m and has pinnately compound leaves with 5-9 leaflets. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista neesiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chamaecrista neesiana var. laxiracemosa (Harms) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista neesiana var. subnitida (Taub.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista neesiana var. goyazensis (Taub.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista neesiana var. neesiana
Chamaecrista neesiana var. goyazensis (Taub.) Govaerts
Chamaecrista neesiana var. laxiracemosa (Harms) Govaerts
Chamaecrista neesiana var. subnitida (Taub.) Govaerts

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Chamaecrista neesiana is yellow and has 5 petals. The seed is a small, flat, black and glossy. The seedlings are usually erect with two cotyledons and two true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista neesiana is a perennial herb native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall in well-draining soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant prefers full sun and moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Chamaecrista neesiana

Chamaecrista neesiana is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida, and north to Virginia and Maryland. It is found in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands, prairies, and roadsides.

Chamaecrista neesiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista neesiana?

Chamaecrista neesiana

What is the common name of Chamaecrista neesiana?

Nees' sensitive pea

What is the family of Chamaecrista neesiana?

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' 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.