Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
pteropoda
ID:
1250593

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Brittonia51: 333 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249931





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Description

Chamaecrista pteropoda (also called Winged cassia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Brazil. It has a woody stem and its leaves are linear, with a length of 5-10 cm. It grows in alpine meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes at elevations of 2000-4000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista pteropoda is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista pteropoda is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Chamaecrista pteropoda

Chamaecrista pteropoda can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Chamaecrista pteropoda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista pteropoda?

Chamaecrista pteropoda

What is the common name of Chamaecrista pteropoda?

Winged Sensitive Pea

What is the family of Chamaecrista pteropoda?

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