Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Cota & Rando
Source:
WCVP Fabaceae
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa469: 68 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443667
Common Names
- Rupertiana Chamaecrista
- Rupertiana Partridge Pea
- Rupertiana Sensitive Plant
Description
Chamaecrista rupertiana (also called the Brazilian Chamaecrista, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to Brazil and is found in dry and wet habitats. It is a small shrub with a woody stem and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Chamaecrista rupertiana is used for making paper, as an ornamental plant, and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chamaecrista rupertiana is yellow, with five petals and a short calyx. The seed is a small, flat, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chamaecrista rupertiana is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Chamaecrista rupertiana
Chamaecrista rupertiana is native to Central and South America.
Chamaecrista rupertiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista rupertiana?
Chamaecrista rupertiana
What are the common names of Chamaecrista rupertiana?
Rupert's chamaecrista
What is the natural habitat of Chamaecrista rupertiana?
Dry, rocky slopes, scrubland, and open woodlands
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