Status:
valid
Authors:
Pedley
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia12: 197 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000599427
Common Names
- Symonii Chamaecrista
- Symonii Partridge Pea
- Symonii Pea
Description
Chamaecrista symonii (also called Symon's Partridge Pea, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is typically found in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Chamaecrista symonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chamaecrista symonii has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chamaecrista symonii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist medium. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Chamaecrista symonii
Chamaecrista symonii can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Chamaecrista symonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista symonii?
Chamaecrista symonii
What is the family of Chamaecrista symonii?
Fabaceae
Where is Chamaecrista symonii native to?
Central and South America
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