Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
greggii
ID:
176178

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) Pollard ex A.Heller

Source:
ildis

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Cat. N. Amer. Pl., ed. 2: 5 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175507

Common Names

  • Gregg's Cassia
  • Gregg's Partridge Pea
  • Gregg's Sensitive Plant

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Synonyms

  • Cassia greggii A.Gray [valid]

Description

Chamaecrista greggii (also called Gregg's 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 white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista greggii 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 greggii var. macdougaliana (Rose) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista greggii var. potosina (Britton & Rose) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista greggii var. greggii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamaecrista greggii has small, yellow 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 greggii is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States. 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 greggii

Chamaecrista greggii can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.

Chamaecrista greggii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista greggii?

Chamaecrista greggii

What is the common name of Chamaecrista greggii?

Gregg's Chamaecrista

What is the family of Chamaecrista greggii?

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

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Amos Arthur Heller (1867-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Heller' in the authors string.
Charles Louis Pollard (1872-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pollard' in the authors string.