Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
portoricensis
ID:
176183

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Urb.) O.F.Cook & G.N.Collins

Source:
ildis

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb.8: 113 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175512



Common Names

  • Puerto Rican Partridge Pea
  • Puerto Rican Sensitive Plant
  • Puerto Rican Wild Senna


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Synonyms

  • Cassia portoricensis Urb. [valid]

Description

Chamaecrista portoricensis (also called Puerto Rican 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 portoricensis 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 portoricensis var. atlantica H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista portoricensis var. portoricensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamaecrista portoricensis 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 portoricensis is a perennial herb native to Puerto Rico. 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 portoricensis

Chamaecrista portoricensis is native to Puerto Rico and can be found in moist forests and along roadsides.

Chamaecrista portoricensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista portoricensis?

Chamaecrista portoricensis

What is the common name of Chamaecrista portoricensis?

Porto Rican Partridgepea

What is the family of Chamaecrista portoricensis?

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

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Orator Fuller Cook (1867-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.F.Cook' in the authors string.
Guy N. Collins (1872-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.N.Collins' in the authors string.