Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
xinguensis
ID:
179114

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.35: 642 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178443

Common Names

  • Xingu Partridge Pea
  • Xingu Sensitive Plant
  • Xingu Cassia

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Synonyms

  • Cassia xinguensis Ducke [valid]

Description

Chamaecrista xinguensis (also called Xingu Partridge Pea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to the Americas. It has yellow flowers and pinnate leaves with up to 11 leaflets. It grows in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista xinguensis is used as a food source for livestock, as a green manure crop, and as a soil improver. Its leaves can be used as a tea substitute and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Chamaecrista xinguensis is yellow with 5 petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista xinguensis is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by cuttings or division.

Where to Find Chamaecrista xinguensis

Chamaecrista xinguensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Chamaecrista xinguensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista xinguensis?

Chamaecrista xinguensis

What are the common names of Chamaecrista xinguensis?

Xingu sensitive pea and Xingu partridge pea

What is the natural habitat of Chamaecrista xinguensis?

Chamaecrista xinguensis is found in open woods, thickets, and disturbed areas

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.
Adolpho Ducke (1876-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ducke' in the authors string.
Howard Samuel Irwin (1928-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.S.Irwin' in the authors string.