Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steyaert) Lock
Source:
ildis
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.43: 336 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000184124
Common Names
- Dupois' Partridge Pea
- Dupois' Sensitive Pea
- Dupois' Partridge-Pea
Synonyms
- Cassia duboisii Steyaert [valid]
Description
Chamaecrista duboisii (also called Dubois' sensitive plant, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers and flat, round seedpods. It is native to tropical Africa and grows in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist forests, and tropical and subtropical dry shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Chamaecrista duboisii is used as an herbal remedy to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin conditions, and respiratory problems. It is also used to reduce inflammation and improve the immune system. It is also used as a tonic to improve overall health and vitality.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chamaecrista duboisii has small, yellow flowers with a red center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chamaecrista duboisii is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Prune the plant to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Chamaecrista duboisii
Chamaecrista duboisii is native to Madagascar and can be found in dry forests.
Chamaecrista duboisii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista duboisii?
Chamaecrista duboisii
What is the common name of Chamaecrista duboisii?
Dubois' Chamaecrista
What is the natural habitat of Chamaecrista duboisii?
It is found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America
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