Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
gononclada
ID:
184210

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 35: 702. 1982

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183539

Common Names

  • Chamaecrista
  • Partridge Pea
  • Wild Sensitive Plant

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Description

Chamaecrista gononclada (also called Gononclada Chamaecrista, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a slender stem and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista gononclada is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of firewood and timber, and as a shade tree. It is also used for soil stabilization, erosion control, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamaecrista gononclada has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista gononclada is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 10 cm tall. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Chamaecrista gononclada

Chamaecrista gononclada is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It is found in moist, open areas, such as pastures, roadsides, and open fields.

Chamaecrista gononclada FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista gononclada?

Chamaecrista gononclada

What is the common name of Chamaecrista gononclada?

Gononclada Partridge Pea

What is the family of Chamaecrista gononclada?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record ild-29603: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.
Howard Samuel Irwin (1928-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.S.Irwin' in the authors string.