Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
rupestrium
ID:
179624

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.S.Irwin & Barneby

Source:
ildis

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Phytologia55: 305 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178953

Common Names

  • Partridge Pea
  • Rattlesnake-Bean
  • Wild Sensitive Plant

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Description

Chamaecrista rupestrium (also called Rock chamaecrista, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to tropical South America. It has yellow flowers and grows in open grasslands, pastures, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista rupestrium is used as an ornamental plant, as it has a beautiful yellow flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamaecrista rupestrium has small yellow flowers that are held in clusters of up to 10. The seed is a flat, dark brown, hard-coated legume. The seedlings are slender and have a long taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista rupestrium is a perennial legume that is grown in tropical and subtropical regions. It is best grown in well-drained soils with a pH of 6.0-7.0. Propagation is done by seed. The seed should be sown in rows at a depth of 1-2 cm and spaced at 10-15 cm apart. The seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of 10 cm apart.

Where to Find Chamaecrista rupestrium

Chamaecrista rupestrium is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America.

Chamaecrista rupestrium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista rupestrium?

Chamaecrista rupestrium

What is the common name of Chamaecrista rupestrium?

Rocky Chamaecrista

What is the natural habitat of Chamaecrista rupestrium?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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.
Howard Samuel Irwin (1928-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.S.Irwin' in the authors string.