Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
cupeyalensis
ID:
600032

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Barreto & Yakovlev

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad)75: 890 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000599364

Common Names

  • Chamaecrista cupeyalensis
  • Cupeyal Chamaecrista
  • Cupeyal Partridge-pea

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Description

Chamaecrista cupeyalensis (also called Cupeyal Chamaecrista, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America, where it is found in tropical dry forests, tropical moist forests, and tropical dry shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista cupeyalensis is used as a medicinal plant and has been used to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chamaecrista cupeyalensis is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista cupeyalensis is an annual plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by sowing the seeds directly into the soil in early spring. The seeds should be covered lightly with soil and watered regularly. The plant can also be propagated by division of the roots in the spring.

Where to Find Chamaecrista cupeyalensis

Chamaecrista cupeyalensis is native to Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru. It can be found in dry, sandy soils in the mountains and hills of these countries.

Chamaecrista cupeyalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista cupeyalensis?

Chamaecrista cupeyalensis

What is the common name of Chamaecrista cupeyalensis?

Cupeyal Chamaecrista

What is the growth habit of Chamaecrista cupeyalensis?

It is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub

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

Gennady Yakovlev (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yakovlev' in the authors string.
Adelaida Barreto Valdés: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Barreto' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:940056-1: Based on the initial data import