Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
nictitans
ID:
174712

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Moench

Source:
ildis

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Methodus: 272 (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174041



Common Names

  • Partridge Pea
  • Wild Sensitive Plant
  • Narrow-leaved Partridge Pea


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Synonyms

  • Cassia nictitans L. [valid]
  • Chamaecrista multipinnata Pennell [unknown]
  • Cassia nictitans conmixta (Pollard & Maxon) Millsp. [unknown]
  • Chamaecrista nictitans nictitans [unknown]
  • Cassia nictidans L. [unknown]

Description

Chamaecrista nictitans (also called Shining cassia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family, Fabaceae. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to northern Argentina. It typically grows in moist habitats, such as wet meadows, swamps, and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista nictitans is used as a food source and for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a natural dye and to make paper.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chamaecrista nictitans sub. patellaria (DC. ex Collad.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista nictitans sub. brachypoda (Benth.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista nictitans sub. disadena (Steud.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista nictitans var. aspera (Elliott) Torr. & A.Gray
Chamaecrista nictitans var. diffusa (DC.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista nictitans var. glabrata (Vogel) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista nictitans var. jaliscensis (Greenm.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista nictitans var. pilosa (Benth.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista nictitans var. praetexta (Vogel) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista nictitans var. aspera (Muhl. ex Elliott) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista nictitans sub. nictitans
Chamaecrista nictitans var. brevicarpellata A.Barreto & Yakovlev
Chamaecrista nictitans var. leptadenia (Greenm.) Gandhi & S.L.Hatch
Chamaecrista nictitans var. paraguariensis (Chodat & Hassl.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamaecrista nictitans has yellow flowers that are fragrant and have five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista nictitans can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be thinned to allow for adequate spacing and growth. Water regularly and fertilize monthly.

Where to Find Chamaecrista nictitans

Chamaecrista nictitans can be found in Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina.

Chamaecrista nictitans FAQ

What is the common name of Chamaecrista nictitans?

Partridge pea

What is the origin of Chamaecrista nictitans?

Tropical America

What is the growth rate of Chamaecrista nictitans?

Fast

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.
Conrad Moench (1744-1805): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moench' in the authors string.