Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sw.) Greene
Source:
ildis
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Pittonia4: 31 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175508
Common Names
- Lined Cassia
- Lined Partridge Pea
- Lined Sensitive Plant
Synonyms
- Chamaecrista clarensis Britton & Rose [deprecated]
- Chamaecrista niqueroensis (Urb. & Ekman) Britton & Rose [deprecated]
- Cassia lineata Sw. [valid]
- Chamaecrista lineata niqueroensis (Urb. & Ekman) A.Barreto [deprecated]
Description
Chamaecrista lineata (also called Lined 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 pink flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Chamaecrista lineata 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 lineata var. brachyloba (Griseb.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista lineata var. jamaicensis (Britton) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista lineata var. keyensis (Pennell) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista lineata var. pinoi (Britton & Rose) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista lineata var. arduinervis (Urb.) Govaerts
Chamaecrista lineata var. imiasensis A.Barreto & Yakovlev
Chamaecrista lineata var. lineata
Chamaecrista lineata var. banesensis A.Barreto & Yakovlev
Chamaecrista lineata var. maestrensis A.Barreto & Yakovlev
Chamaecrista lineata var. trifoliata A.Barreto & Yakovlev
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chamaecrista lineata 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chamaecrista lineata 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 lineata
Chamaecrista lineata can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.
Chamaecrista lineata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista lineata?
Chamaecrista lineata
What is the common name of Chamaecrista lineata?
Lined Chamaecrista
What is the family of Chamaecrista lineata?
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