Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vogel) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Source:
ildis
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.35: 650 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178573
Common Names
- Fever Pea
- Wild Sensitive Plant
- Wild Pea
Synonyms
- Chamaecrista setosa paucivenia (H.S.Irwin & Barneby) H.S.Irwin & Barneby [unknown]
- Chamaecrista setosa detonsa (Benth.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby [unknown]
- Chamaecrista setosa subsetosa (Malme) H.S.Irwin & Barneby [unknown]
- Chamaecrista setosa setosa [unknown]
- Cassia setosa Vogel [valid]
- Cassia setosa paucivenia H.S.Irwin & Barneby [unknown]
- Cassia setosa detonsa Benth. [unknown]
- Cassia setosa angusta Benth. [unknown]
- Cassia chrysotingens Hoehne [unknown]
- Cassia chrysotingens obtusata Hoehne [unknown]
- Cassia setosa subsetosa (Malme) H.S.Irwin & Barneby [unknown]
- Cassia subsetosa Malme [unknown]
- Cassia chrysotingens obtusa Hoehne [unknown]
Description
Chamaecrista setosa (also called Bristly Partridge Pea, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to the Americas, from the United States to Argentina. It grows in open areas, such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Chamaecrista setosa is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Chamaecrista setosa has yellow flowers with purple centers. Seed: Chamaecrista setosa has small, black seeds. Seedlings: Chamaecrista setosa seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chamaecrista setosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be placed in a well-drained soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Chamaecrista setosa
Chamaecrista setosa is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida.
Chamaecrista setosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista setosa?
Chamaecrista setosa
What is the common name of Chamaecrista setosa?
Hairy sensitive pea
What is the family of Chamaecrista setosa?
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