Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vogel) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Source:
ildis
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 35(2): 675 (1982), without basionym page:.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178419
Common Names
- Round-leaved Partridge Pea
- Round-leaved Prairie Pea
- Round-leaved Horse-eye Bean
Description
Chamaecrista rotundata (also called Round-leaved Partridge Pea, among many other common names) is a small annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m in height. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in dry, open habitats such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Chamaecrista rotundata is used as a food source for livestock, as a green manure crop, and as a soil improver. Its leaves can be used as a tea substitute and as a medicinal plant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Chamaecrista rotundata var. grandistipula (Vogel) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Chamaecrista rotundata is yellow with 5 petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and long.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chamaecrista rotundata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Chamaecrista rotundata
Chamaecrista rotundata is native to the southeastern United States, including Alabama, Georgia, and Florida. It can be found in open woods, thickets, and roadsides.
Chamaecrista rotundata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista rotundata?
Chamaecrista rotundata
What is the common name of Chamaecrista rotundata?
Round-leaved Partridge Pea
What is the natural habitat of Chamaecrista rotundata?
It is found in dry, open woods and thickets
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