Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vogel) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Source:
ildis
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 35: 750. 1982
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178442
Common Names
- Clothed Partridge Pea
- Clothed Sensitive Plant
- Clothed Cassia
Description
Chamaecrista vestita (also called Hairy Partridge Pea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to the Americas. It has yellow flowers and pinnate leaves with up to 11 leaflets. It grows in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Chamaecrista vestita is used as a source of food and fodder for livestock, as well as a source of fuel and fiber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Chamaecrista vestita is yellow with 5 petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and long.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chamaecrista vestita is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by cuttings or division.
Where to Find Chamaecrista vestita
Chamaecrista vestita can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Chamaecrista vestita FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista vestita?
Chamaecrista vestita
What are the common names of Chamaecrista vestita?
Hairy sensitive pea and hairy partridge pea
What is the natural habitat of Chamaecrista vestita?
Chamaecrista vestita is found in open woods, thickets, and disturbed areas
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