Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
pilosa
ID:
176182

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Greene

Source:
ildis

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Pittonia4: 28 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175511



Common Names

  • Hairy Partridge Pea
  • Hairy Sensitive Plant
  • Hairy Wild Senna


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Synonyms

  • Disterepta pilosa (L.) Raf. [valid]
  • Cassia pilosa L. [valid]
  • Cassia emarginata Mill. [unknown]

Description

Chamaecrista pilosa (also called hairy 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 pilosa 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 pilosa var. luxurians (Benth.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista pilosa var. pilosa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamaecrista pilosa 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 pilosa 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 pilosa

Chamaecrista pilosa can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.

Chamaecrista pilosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista pilosa?

Chamaecrista pilosa

What is the common name of Chamaecrista pilosa?

Hairy Partridgepea

What is the family of Chamaecrista pilosa?

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.