Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
obtecta
ID:
179252

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.35: 651 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178581

Common Names

  • Fever Pea
  • Wild Sensitive Plant
  • Wild Pea

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Synonyms

  • Cassia obtecta Benth. [valid]
  • Cassia chaetoblepharis Harms ex Glaz. [unknown]
  • Cassia chaetoblepharis Harms [unknown]

Description

Chamaecrista obtecta (also called Obtect Partridge Pea, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to the Americas, from the United States to Argentina. It grows in open areas, such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista obtecta is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Chamaecrista obtecta has yellow flowers with purple centers. Seed: Chamaecrista obtecta has small, black seeds. Seedlings: Chamaecrista obtecta seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista obtecta can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be placed in a well-drained soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Chamaecrista obtecta

Chamaecrista obtecta is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.

Chamaecrista obtecta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista obtecta?

Chamaecrista obtecta

What is the common name of Chamaecrista obtecta?

Smooth sensitive pea

What is the family of Chamaecrista obtecta?

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.
Howard Samuel Irwin (1928-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.S.Irwin' in the authors string.