Chamaecrista nictitans var. glabrata
Sensitive Partridge Pea, Sensitive Plant
Also known as: Cassia aeschinomene DC. ex Collad. +19 more
- Cassia aeschinomene DC. ex Collad.
- Cassia aeschynomene DC.
- Cassia chamaecrista f. incana Kuntze
- Cassia chamaecrista var. diffusa Kuntze
- Cassia fasciata (Britton) Fawc. & Rendle
- Cassia glaberrima (Britton) León
- Cassia lechenaultia DC.
- Cassia leschenaultiana var. aeschinomene (DC. ex Collad.) Benth.
- Cassia martinicensis Urb.
- Cassia mimosoides var. aeschinomene (DC. ex Collad.) Benth.
- Cassia parviflora Sessé & Moc.
- Cassia patellaria var. glabrata Vogel
- Cassia rovirosana (Britton) Lundell
- Cassia smaragdina Macfad.
- Cassia tabascoensis (Britton & Rose) Lundell
- Chamaecrista aeschinomene (DC. ex Collad.) Greene
- Chamaecrista dussii Britton
- Chamaecrista fasciata Britton
- Chamaecrista glaberrima Britton
- Chamaecrista lechenaultiana (DC.) O.Deg.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Found natively in North America and South America, Chamaecrista nictitans var. glabrata (commonly known as Sensitive Partridge Pea or Sensitive Plant) is an annual belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this variety is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Chamaecrista nictitans, which is linked below, along with related subspecies and varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Peru, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Windward Is.
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Andaman Is., Bangladesh, Fiji, Guyana, Hawaii, India, Japan, Kazan-retto, Mauritius, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, Ogasawara-shoto, Réunion, Samoa, Sri Lanka
Base Species & Variations