Status:
valid
Authors:
Pedley
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia12: 197 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000599402
Common Names
- Moorei Partridge Pea
- Moorei Sensitive Pea
- Moorei Partridge Pea
Description
Chamaecrista moorei (also called Moore's Partridge Pea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are alternate, pinnately compound, and entire. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, in open and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Chamaecrista moorei is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas, and its leaves can be used as a mulch to protect the soil from erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chamaecrista moorei is yellow, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single stem and small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chamaecrista moorei can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist medium. The plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and in well-draining soil. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Chamaecrista moorei
Chamaecrista moorei is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It can be found in rainforests, on trees, and in other moist, shady areas.
Chamaecrista moorei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista moorei?
Chamaecrista moorei
What is the natural habitat of Chamaecrista moorei?
Tropical and subtropical forests
What are the common names of Chamaecrista moorei?
Coffee Weed, Partridge Pea
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