Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
nomame
ID:
187514

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Makino) H.Ohashi

Source:
ildis

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot.64: 215 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186843

Common Names

  • Chamaecrista nomame
  • Nomame Chamaecrista
  • Nomame

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Synonyms

  • Cassia nomame (Sieber) Honda [valid]
  • Cassia mimosoides nomame (Makino) H.Ohashi [valid]
  • Cassia mimosoides nomame Makino [valid]
  • Cassia nomame (Siebold) Kitag. [unknown]
  • Cassia mimosoides sensu Walker [deprecated]
  • Soja nomame Siebold [unknown]
  • Cassia mimosoides nomame (Makino) H.Ohashi [unknown]
  • Senna nomame (Makino) T.C.Chen [valid]

Description

Chamaecrista nomame (also called No-name Partridge Pea, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can grow up to 1 meter tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along riverbanks. Its leaves are pinnately compound, with 5-7 leaflets, and its flowers are yellow and pea-like.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista nomame is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and digestive disorders. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chamaecrista nomame var. grandiflora Pedley
Chamaecrista nomame var. nomame

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamaecrista nomame has yellow, fluffy flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista nomame is an annual that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.

Where to Find Chamaecrista nomame

Chamaecrista nomame can be found in the dry forests of South America.

Chamaecrista nomame FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecrista nomame?

Chamaecrista nomame

What is the common name of Chamaecrista nomame?

Nomame

What is the natural habitat of Chamaecrista nomame?

Dry open forests and woodlands

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

Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.
Hiroyoshi Ohashi (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ohashi' in the authors string.