Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
mollicaulis
ID:
179307

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.35: 654 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178636

Common Names

  • Soft-Haired Partridge Pea
  • Fuzzy Partridge Pea
  • Mollicaulis Partridge Pea

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Synonyms

  • Cassia mollicaulis Harms [valid]

Description

Chamaecrista mollicaulis (also called Soft-Stem Partridge Pea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Americas. It typically grows to a height of 0.3-1 m and has pinnately compound leaves with 5-9 leaflets. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista mollicaulis is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food for wildlife, and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Chamaecrista mollicaulis is yellow and has 5 petals. The seed is a small, flat, black and glossy. The seedlings are usually erect with two cotyledons and two true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista mollicaulis is a perennial herb native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall in well-draining soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant prefers full sun and moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Chamaecrista mollicaulis

Chamaecrista mollicaulis is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Chamaecrista mollicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista mollicaulis?

Chamaecrista mollicaulis

What is the common name of Chamaecrista mollicaulis?

Soft-stemmed Partridge Pea

What is the family of Chamaecrista mollicaulis?

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

Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
Howard Samuel Irwin (1928-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.S.Irwin' in the authors string.