Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
telfairiana
ID:
194000

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Lock

Source:
ildis

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.43: 338 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193329



Common Names

  • Telfair's Partridge Pea
  • Chamaecrista Telfairiana
  • Telfairiana Partridge Pea


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Synonyms

  • Cassia mimosoides telfairiana Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Cassia pulchella Bojer [invalid]
  • Cassia telfairiana (Hook.f.) Polhill [valid]
  • Cassia capensis telfairiana (Hook.f.) Ghesq. [unknown]
  • Cassia mimosoides sambiranensis R.Vig. [valid]

Description

Chamaecrista telfairiana (also called Telfair's Chamaecrista, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 5 m tall. It is found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista telfairiana is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of firewood, and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamaecrista telfairiana has small yellow flowers with four petals, and its seeds are small, dark brown and flattened. Its seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista telfairiana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water. It can be propagated by cuttings or division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Chamaecrista telfairiana

Chamaecrista telfairiana is native to Madagascar and can be found in dry deciduous forests and scrub jungles.

Chamaecrista telfairiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista telfairiana?

Chamaecrista telfairiana

What is the common name of Chamaecrista telfairiana?

Telfairiana's Chamaecrista

What is the natural habitat of Chamaecrista telfairiana?

Tropical rainforests of 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

References

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
John Michael Lock (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lock' in the authors string.