sensitive and partridge peas
Chamaecrista · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Sensitive and partridge peas, scientifically known as Chamaecrista, is a diverse genus of flowering plants within the legume family. Renowned for their vibrant yellow blossoms and unique seed pods, these resilient species play vital roles in nitrogen fixation, supporting soil health and providing ecological benefits across various global landscapes.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Sensitive And Partridge Peas · Sensitive Pea
- Scientific synonyms
- Hepteireca · Disterepta · 3 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- sensitive and partridge peas
- sensitive pea
Scientific Names
Accepted name
ChamaecristaSynonyms
- Hepteireca
- Disterepta
- Dialanthera
- Grimaldia
- Nictitella
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae, specifically within the genus Chamaecrista.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Chamaecrista |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions. In the Macaronesian archipelago, its presence is noted in both the Canary Islands and Cape Verde. Moving toward the African mainland, it can be found throughout parts of West Tropical Africa. Specifically, the species occurs in the nations of Benin and Burkina. Additionally, its range extends to include the territory of Gambia.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Chamaecrista has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Laxative.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Laxative | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Laxative
- International journal of legal medicine