Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
fulgida
ID:
1250595

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Brittonia51: 336 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249933


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Description

Chamaecrista fulgida (also called Shiny cassia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Brazil. It has a woody stem and its leaves are linear, with a length of 5-10 cm. It grows in alpine meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes at elevations of 2000-4000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista fulgida is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamaecrista fulgida has yellow flowers with five petals and small, black fruits. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista fulgida is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Chamaecrista fulgida

Chamaecrista fulgida can be found in the tropical regions of 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