Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
calixtana
ID:
179222

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.35: 648 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178551

Common Names

  • Partridge Pea
  • Calixta's Partridge Pea
  • Calixta's Sensitive Pea

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Description

Chamaecrista calixtana (also called Calixta Chamaecrista, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southeastern United States. It has bright yellow flowers and grows in open woodlands and prairies. It prefers moist, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista calixtana can be used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a forage crop for livestock. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Chamaecrista calixtana has yellow flowers with purple centers. Seed: Chamaecrista calixtana has small, black seeds. Seedlings: Chamaecrista calixtana seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista calixtana is a warm-season annual that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in early spring. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Chamaecrista calixtana

Chamaecrista calixtana can be found in Central and South America.

Chamaecrista calixtana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista calixtana?

Chamaecrista calixtana

What is the common name of Chamaecrista calixtana?

Calixta's Sensitive Pea

What is the natural habitat of Chamaecrista calixtana?

Dry areas of the southwestern United States

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: 910231-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001057211
The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-13048679: Originally associated with wfo-0001057211
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-13048679: Originally associated with wfo-0001057211
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.