Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
exigua
ID:
600042

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pedley

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia12: 196 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000599374

Common Names

  • Partridge Pea
  • Sensitive Partridge Pea
  • Narrow-Leaved Partridge Pea

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Description

Chamaecrista exigua (also called Slender Partridge Pea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are alternate, pinnately compound, and entire. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, in open and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista exigua has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chamaecrista exigua var. minor Pedley
Chamaecrista exigua var. exigua

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chamaecrista exigua is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista exigua is an annual plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by sowing the seeds directly into the soil in early spring. The seeds should be covered lightly with soil and watered regularly. The plant can also be propagated by division of the roots in the spring.

Where to Find Chamaecrista exigua

Chamaecrista exigua is native to Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru. It can be found in dry, sandy soils in the mountains and hills of these countries.

Chamaecrista exigua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista exigua?

Chamaecrista exigua

What are the common names of Chamaecrista exigua?

Exigua's Chamaecrista

What is the natural habitat of Chamaecrista exigua?

Found in Mexico in dry grasslands and rocky slopes

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