Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Greene
Source:
ildis
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Pittonia4: 28 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175506
Common Names
- Glandular Cassia
- Glandular Partridge Pea
- Glandular Sensitive Plant
Synonyms
- Dialanthera glandulosa (L.) Raf. [valid]
- Cassia glandulosa L. [valid]
- Chamaecrista cowellii Britton & Rose [deprecated]
- Hepteireca glandulosa (L.) Raf. [valid]
Description
Chamaecrista glandulosa (also called Glandular Chamaecrista, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It is found in dry, open woods, thickets, and roadsides. It has trifoliate leaves and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Chamaecrista glandulosa is used as a cover crop and as a forage crop for livestock. It is also used for soil conservation and erosion control.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Chamaecrista glandulosa var. andicola H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista glandulosa var. brasiliensis (Vogel) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista glandulosa var. flavicoma (Kunth) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista glandulosa var. mirabilis (Pollard) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista glandulosa var. swartzii (Wikstr.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista glandulosa var. tristicula (Kunth) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista glandulosa var. parralensis (H.S.Irwin & Barneby) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista glandulosa var. andreana (Britton & Killip) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista glandulosa var. glandulosa
Chamaecrista glandulosa var. balsasana H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista glandulosa var. crystallina H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista glandulosa var. rapidarum H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista glandulosa var. pinetorum (Britton) ined.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chamaecrista glandulosa has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chamaecrista glandulosa is a perennial herb native to tropical America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. It prefers full sun and should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Chamaecrista glandulosa
Chamaecrista glandulosa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Chamaecrista glandulosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista glandulosa?
Chamaecrista glandulosa
What is the common name of Chamaecrista glandulosa?
Glandular Chamaecrista
What is the family of Chamaecrista glandulosa?
Fabaceae
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