Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
arboae
ID:
1063106

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby

Source:
tro

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Brittonia46: 69 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062444

Common Names

  • Chamaecrista arboae
  • Arbo's Chamaecrista
  • Arbo's Partridge Pea

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Description

Chamaecrista arboae (also called Arbo's sensitive pea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows up to 0.5m in height and has yellow flowers. It is found in dry grasslands and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista arboae is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamaecrista arboae has small yellow flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista arboae is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Chamaecrista arboae

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

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