Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
pedicellaris
ID:
176181

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Britton

Source:
ildis

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club44: 12 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175510



Common Names

  • Partridge Pea
  • Wild Sensitive Plant
  • Wild Senna


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Synonyms

  • Chamaecrista enneryana Britton & Rose [deprecated]
  • Chamaecrista haitiensis Britton & Rose [deprecated]
  • Chamaecrista leonardae Britton & Rose [deprecated]
  • Cassia pedicellaris DC. [valid]

Description

Chamaecrista pedicellaris (also called pedicel-leaf cassia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America, found in the Cerrado and Caatinga vegetation of Brazil. It typically grows in sandy soils and can reach heights of up to 2 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista pedicellaris is used for making herbal tea and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomachache, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chamaecrista pedicellaris var. adenosperma (Urb.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista pedicellaris var. pedicellaris

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamaecrista pedicellaris has small, white, star-shaped 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 pedicellaris 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 pedicellaris

Chamaecrista pedicellaris can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.

Chamaecrista pedicellaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista pedicellaris?

Chamaecrista pedicellaris

What is the common name of Chamaecrista pedicellaris?

Pedicel Partridgepea

What is the family of Chamaecrista pedicellaris?

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.