Chamaecrista pygmaea
Also known as: Cassia pygmaea DC. +1 more
- Cassia pygmaea DC.
- Cassia savannarum (Britton) Urb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Chamaecrista pygmaea is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Chamaecrista is notably large, comprising more than 350 species. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cuba, Dominican Republic
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms