Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
tenuicaulis
ID:
1305030

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.O.Souza & M.J.Silva

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa204: 166 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317484



Common Names

  • Chamaecrista Tenuicaulis
  • Chamaecrista Tenuicaules
  • Chamaecrista Tenuicaulum


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Description

Chamaecrista tenuicaulis (also called 'Slender Partridge Pea', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is an annual herb with small, yellow flowers and trifoliate leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, usually in dry, open habitats such as grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista tenuicaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamaecrista tenuicaulis has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista tenuicaulis can be propagated by division or by seeds. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into several smaller pieces, each with at least one leaf and one stem. The pieces should then be planted in moist, well-draining soil. When propagating by seeds, the seeds should be sown on moist, well-draining soil. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks.

Where to Find Chamaecrista tenuicaulis

Chamaecrista tenuicaulis is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Chamaecrista tenuicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista tenuicaulis?

Chamaecrista tenuicaulis

What type of plant is Chamaecrista tenuicaulis?

Shrub

Where is Chamaecrista tenuicaulis native to?

Brazil

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

Marcos José da Silva: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.J.Silva' in the authors string.
Alessandro Oliveira de Souza: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.O.Souza' in the authors string.