Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
catolesensis
ID:
1034818

Status:
valid

Authors:
Conc., L.P.Queiroz & G.P.Lewis

Source:
tro

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Sitientibus, Ciênc. Biol.1: 113 (2001 publ. 2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034156

Common Names

  • Chamaecrista catolesensis
  • Catolesensis Chamaecrista
  • Catolesensis Partridge Pea

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Description

Chamaecrista catolesensis (also called Catolesensis Chamaecrista, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous shrub native to South America. It has an upright, spreading habit and is usually found in dry, sandy soils in open woodland, scrub and grassland.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista catolesensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for windbreaks and soil erosion control. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamaecrista catolesensis has white, fragrant flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, flat, oval-shaped bean. The seedlings are long and thin, with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista catolesensis is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. The seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and lightly covered with soil. Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Chamaecrista catolesensis

Chamaecrista catolesensis is native to South America and can be found in open grasslands and scrublands.

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

Gwilym Peter Lewis (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.P.Lewis' in the authors string.
Luciano Paganucci de Queiroz (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.P.Queiroz' in the authors string.
Adilva de Souza Conceição (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Conc.' in the authors string.