Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
pumila
ID:
187562

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) K.Larsen

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186891



Common Names

  • Chamaecrista pumila
  • Dwarf Chamaecrista
  • Chamaecrista


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Description

Chamaecrista pumila (also called 'Dwarf Partridge Pea', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are pinnately compound. It grows in open grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista pumila is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive yellow flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamaecrista pumila has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista pumila is a small, deciduous shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or from cuttings taken in early summer. The cuttings should be about 6 inches long and should be planted in a mixture of sand and peat moss. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm location until they have rooted. They can then be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Chamaecrista pumila

Chamaecrista pumila is native to Central and South America and can be found in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is also found in parts of the Caribbean.

Chamaecrista pumila FAQ

What are the common names of Chamaecrista pumila?

Chamaecrista pumila is commonly known as the Dwarf Partridge Pea.

What is the growth habit of Chamaecrista pumila?

Chamaecrista pumila is an annual or biennial herb with a prostrate or ascending growth habit.

What is the flowering period of Chamaecrista pumila?

Chamaecrista pumila typically flowers from mid-spring to mid-summer.

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

Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Kai Larsen (1926-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Larsen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:972207-1: Based on the initial data import