Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
patyensis
ID:
509414

Status:
valid

Authors:
Conc., L.P.Queiroz & Borba

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol.271: 26 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508746



Common Names

  • Chamaecrista patyensis
  • Paty Chamaecrista
  • Patyensis Chamaecrista


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Description

Chamaecrista patyensis (also called Paty's Partridge Pea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is an annual herb that grows up to 50 cm tall. Its leaves are pinnately compound, and its flowers are yellow. It is native to the southeastern United States, and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista patyensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can be used to stabilize slopes and reduce erosion. It is also used for revegetation projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamaecrista patyensis has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista patyensis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. It should be grown in full sun to partial shade and requires regular watering.

Where to Find Chamaecrista patyensis

Chamaecrista patyensis can be found in Central America.

Chamaecrista patyensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista patyensis?

Chamaecrista patyensis

What type of plant is Chamaecrista patyensis?

Tropical shrub

Where is Chamaecrista patyensis native to?

Central and South America

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

Luciano Paganucci de Queiroz (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.P.Queiroz' in the authors string.
Eduardo Leite Borba: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borba' in the authors string.
Adilva de Souza Conceição (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Conc.' in the authors string.