Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
obcordata
ID:
176180

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw. ex Wikstr.) Britton

Source:
ildis

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club44: 6 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175509



Common Names

  • Oblong Cassia
  • Oblong Partridge Pea
  • Oblong Sensitive Plant


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Synonyms

  • Cassia obcordata Sw. [unknown]
  • Cassia obcordata Sw. ex Wikstr. [valid]

Description

Chamaecrista obcordata (also called Heart-shaped Chamaecrista, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It is found in dry, open woods, thickets, and roadsides. It has trifoliate leaves and small purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista obcordata is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of fodder for livestock, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamaecrista obcordata has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista obcordata is a perennial herb native to tropical America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. It prefers full sun and should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Chamaecrista obcordata

Chamaecrista obcordata can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.

Chamaecrista obcordata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista obcordata?

Chamaecrista obcordata

What is the common name of Chamaecrista obcordata?

Narrowleaf Partridgepea

What is the family of Chamaecrista obcordata?

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

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
Johan Emanuel Wikström (1789-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wikstr.' in the authors string.