Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
campestris
ID:
179409

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.S.Irwin & Barneby

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.35: 661 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178738

Common Names

  • Field Cassia
  • Low Cassia
  • Low Prairie Cassia

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Synonyms

  • Cassia camporum Benth. [valid]
  • Cassia hispidula oblongifolia Chodat & Hassl. [valid]

Description

Chamaecrista campestris (also called Field 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 campestris is used as a medicinal plant, for fodder, and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chamaecrista campestris 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 campestris 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 campestris

Chamaecrista campestris is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Bahia, Goiás, and Minas Gerais.

Chamaecrista campestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista campestris?

Chamaecrista campestris

What is the common name of Chamaecrista campestris?

Field Partridge Pea

Where is Chamaecrista campestris 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

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.