Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.S.Irwin & Barneby) H.S.Irwin
Source:
ildis
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 35(2): 653 (1982):.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178610
Common Names
- Subdecrescens Partridge Pea
- Subdecrescens Partridge-Pea
- Subdecrescens
Description
Chamaecrista subdecrescens (also called Subdecrescent 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 subdecrescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Chamaecrista subdecrescens 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chamaecrista subdecrescens 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 subdecrescens
Chamaecrista subdecrescens is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, including Mexico, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.
Chamaecrista subdecrescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista subdecrescens?
Chamaecrista subdecrescens
What is the family of Chamaecrista subdecrescens?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Chamaecrista subdecrescens?
Subdecrescent 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