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tropical sensitive pea

Scientific Name: Chamaecrista absus var. absus

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

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Tropical Sensitive Pea (Chamaecrista absus)

The Tropical Sensitive Pea, scientifically known as Chamaecrista absus, is an intriguing plant with a wide distribution across the globe. This plant is known for its leaflets which are somewhat sensitive to the touch, responding slowly to vibration.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant may have thorns.
  • The plant has leaflets sensitive to the touch.

Considerations for Children

  • This plant may have thorns.
  • The plant has leaflets sensitive to the touch.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Chamaecrista absus (L.) Irwin & Barneby
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae)
  • Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae
  • Synonyms: Absus
  • Alternative Scientific Names: Chamaecrista absus (L.)H.S.Irwin & Barneby

Common Names

  • Tropical Sensitive Pea
  • Bengali: Chaksi, Benar
  • Hindi: Banar, Bankultthi, Chaksi
  • Kannada: Adavihuli, Kaadu huliga, Kannu
  • Other Common Names: Sensitive pea, partridge pea, sensitive partridge-pea, sensitive-pea, wild sensitive-plant

Distribution and Habitat

  • Chamaecrista absus has a large geographical distribution, including North and South America, tropical Africa, and southern Asia.
  • Now widespread and cultivated throughout the tropics and subtropics.
  • It can tolerate pH levels between 4.5 and 8.4 and handle some Aluminum in the soil.

Ecological Role

  • In some contexts, this species can be a troublesome weed in tropical crops.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Lifespan: Annual
  • Structure: Herb (forb/herb is a non-woody plant that is not a grass)
  • It can be prostrate or semi-erect subshrub.
  • The plant has soft gray-green leaflets.

Quirky Facts

  • The leaflets of Chamaecrista absus are somewhat sensitive to the touch, and respond slowly to vibration.

Further Information

  • USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Garden Guides
  • Tropical Forages
  • Dave's Garden