Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
andersonii
ID:
179393

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.S.Irwin & Barneby) H.S.Irwin & Barneby

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.35: 660 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178722

Common Names

  • Partridge Pea
  • Anderson's Partridge Pea
  • Anderson's Sensitive Pea

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Description

Chamaecrista andersonii (also called Anderson's Sensitive Pea, among many other common names) is a small annual herb that grows up to 40 cm in height. It has trifoliate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the southeastern United States, and is found in dry open woods, prairies, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista andersonii is used as a food source, for medicinal purposes, and as a fuel. The leaves can be eaten as a vegetable or brewed into a tea. The plant is also used to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chamaecrista andersonii is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista andersonii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soil types, but it prefers sandy or loamy soils. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Chamaecrista andersonii

Chamaecrista andersonii is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

Chamaecrista andersonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista andersonii?

Chamaecrista andersonii

What is the common name of Chamaecrista andersonii?

Anderson's Partridge Pea

Where is Chamaecrista andersonii found?

It is found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Virginia.

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

IPNI record: 910207-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001057262
The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-13048840: Originally associated with wfo-0001057262
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-13048840: Originally associated with wfo-0001057262
Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.
Howard Samuel Irwin (1928-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.S.Irwin' in the authors string.