Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
glandulosa
ID:
176177

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

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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.

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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

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.