Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
katangensis
ID:
184807

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ghesq.) Lock

Source:
ildis

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.43: 337 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000184136

Common Names

  • Katanga Partridge Pea
  • Katanga Sensitive Pea
  • Katanga Cassia

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Synonyms

  • Cassia katangensis (Ghesq.) Steyaert [valid]
  • Cassia fallacina katangensis Ghesq. [valid]

Description

Chamaecrista katangensis (also called Katangensis sensitive plant, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers and flat, round seedpods. It is native to tropical Africa and grows in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist forests, and tropical and subtropical dry shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista katangensis is used as a medicinal plant in traditional African medicine. It is also used as a source of food and forage for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chamaecrista katangensis var. nuda (Steyaert) Lock
Chamaecrista katangensis var. katangensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamaecrista katangensis has small, yellow flowers with a red center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista katangensis is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Prune the plant to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Chamaecrista katangensis

Chamaecrista katangensis is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.

Chamaecrista katangensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista katangensis?

Chamaecrista katangensis

What is the common name of Chamaecrista katangensis?

Katangensis Chamaecrista

What is the natural habitat of Chamaecrista katangensis?

It is found in tropical rainforests in 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

References

John Michael Lock (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lock' in the authors string.
Jean Hector Paul Auguste Ghesquière (1888-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ghesq.' in the authors string.