Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
leschenaultiana
ID:
195474

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) O.Deg.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Fl. Hawaiiensis169b: s.p. (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194803

Common Names

  • Leschenault's Chamaecrista
  • Leschenault Chamaecrista
  • Leschenault's

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Synonyms

  • Cassia mimosoides lechenaultiana (DC.) H.Ohashi [valid]
  • Chamaecrista auricoma (Benth.) V.Singh [valid]
  • Cassia auricoma (Benth.) Ghesq. [unknown]
  • Cassia leschenaultiana auricoma (Benth.) de Wit [valid]
  • Cassia mimosoides auricoma Baker [unknown]
  • Cassia mimosoides villosula Thwaites [unknown]
  • Cassia mimosoides leschenaultiana (DC.) H.Ohashi [unknown]
  • Cassia mimosoides auricoma Benth. [valid]
  • Cassia auricoma Steyaert [valid]
  • Cassia leschenaultiana DC. [unknown]

Description

Chamaecrista leschenaultiana (also called Leschenault's Chamaecrista, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Argentina and Chile. It typically grows to a height of 0.3-1.2 m, with a spread of 0.3-1.5 m. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and scrublands, and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista leschenaultiana is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat digestive disorders, fever, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamaecrista leschenaultiana has yellow flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista leschenaultiana is a fast-growing, deciduous shrub that can reach up to 3m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seedbed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be semi-hardwood.

Where to Find Chamaecrista leschenaultiana

Chamaecrista leschenaultiana can be found in the steppes of Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, and Russia.

Chamaecrista leschenaultiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista leschenaultiana?

Chamaecrista leschenaultiana

What is the common name of Chamaecrista leschenaultiana?

Leschenault's Partridge Pea

What is the habitat of Chamaecrista leschenaultiana?

It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Otto Degener (1899-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Deg.' in the authors string.